Global consumer confidence increased one index point to 97 in the second quarter of 2014, marking the highest level since first-quarter 2007, according to Nielsen survey.

This forward momentum comes after a stagnant 2013, when confidence was stubbornly stuck at 94 for three out of four quarters, it said.

Regionally, North America (103) and Europe (77) reported consumer confidence increases of three and two points, respectively, from the first quarter. Confidence was highest in the Asia-Pacific region, which held steady from the first quarter with a score of 106.

Confidence declined in the Latin America (90) and Middle East/Africa regions (93), dropping three points and one point, respectively.