Consumer and business confidence

In December 2019, the consumer confidence index went up from 108.6 to 110.8. The improvement in confidence reflected the positive trend of all its components. […]

Monthly report on Italian economy no

Despite some minor improvements, recent data suggest that the slowdown in global GDP growth is not yet over. Ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and trade tensions continue […]

Consumer and business confidence

In November 2019, the consumer confidence index worsened from 111.5 to 108.5. More specifically, the fall in confidence affected the economic component (from 127.2 to […]

Monthly report on Italian economy no

Recent indicators confirm the weakness of global outlook. Moreover, there are risks that slowing growth and trade tensions, until now more concentrated on manufacturing, may […]

Consumer and business confidence

In October 2019, the consumer confidence index decreased slightly from 112.2 to 111.7. With regard to its components: the personal, the current and the future […]

Monthly report on Italian economy no

Geopolitical turbulences, rising protectionism and Chinese economy deceleration continue to affect negatively the international trade. In Italy, latest data on GDP has shown a slight […]

Consumer and business confidence

In September 2019, the consumer confidence index improved slightly from 111.9 to 112.2. Among the components included into the definition, the future and the personal […]

Monthly report on Italian economy no

Geopolitical turbulences, associated to uncertain evolution of trade agreements and the increased probability of hard Brexit, affected negatively the international outlook. In June, world merchandise […]

Consumer and business confidence

In August 2019, the consumer confidence index worsened from 113.3 to 111.9. The worsening in confidence was spread across all its components: in particular, the […]

Monthly report on Italian economy no

Perspectives for international trade remain negative due to persistent trade tensions and decelerating economic activity in China. In the second quarter of 2019, Italian GDP […]