FX.co ★ Saudi Consumer Sentiment Softens in November as PCSI Edges Lower

Consumer confidence in Saudi Arabia eased in November 2026, with the Thomson Reuters IPSOS Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI) slipping to 70.03, down from 71.35 in October 2026.

On a month-over-month basis, the latest reading points to a moderation in sentiment compared with October, when the index had stood at 71.35. The November value reflects how consumers currently perceive and anticipate economic conditions, including personal finances, job security and the broader economic outlook, relative to the previous month.

The data, updated on 12 November 2026, uses an “Actual” month-over-month comparison, measuring the change in November’s PCSI level versus October. The “Previous” comparison referenced in the methodology relates to how October’s sentiment had moved against September, providing context for short-term shifts in consumer mood across consecutive months.