Consumer confidence

The confidence climate index increased in October from 86.2 to 86.4.

The increase was notably explained by economic climate that raised from 71.1 to 71.7.

The balance concerning expectations on unemployment decreased from 114 to108.

Finally, the balance on inflation perceptions referring to the last 12 months decreased from 81 to 74 compared to the previous month. The balance on inflation expectations for next 12 months was stable at 30.