ROME, 26 JAN – In January 2023, a decrease in the consumer confidence climate index is estimated (from 102.5 to 100.9) and an increase in the composite business confidence climate index (from 107.9 to 109.1). This was noted by Istat, explaining that all the series making up the consumer confidence index are worsening except for expectations on the general economic situation and unemployment. For businesses, the climate of confidence improves in all sectors with the exception of retail trade. Business confidence increases for the third consecutive month, reaching a level above the 2022 average. (ANSA).
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