Consumer Confidence Index

The warmer weather has brought about an improvement in consumer confidence, as it has largely mitigated the effects of high energy costs. This stems, among other things, from the economic sentiment survey for March conducted by the Institute for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE).

Two widely used indicators about managers' and consumers' expectations have reached heights not seen in many months, although a local think tank that compiles them warns that such sentiments could prove ephemeral.

The consumer confidence index has advanced by 9.2 percent on a monthly basis, rising from 80.1 in March to 87.5 in April, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) has reported

Any index figure above the 100-mark indicates optimism among consumers.

The headline consumer sentiment index was down 2.9 percent month-on-month in March.

The consumer confidence index increased by 5.3 percent, rising from 72.4 in September to 76.2 in October, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) has reported.

Consumer confidence improved for the fourth consecutive month in a row.

Any index figure above the 100-mark indicates optimism among consumers.

The consumer confidence index increased by 6.1 in August from July, rising for a second straight month, data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) have shown.

The headline gauge of consumer morale climbed from 68 in July to 72 in August. Any index figure above the 100-mark indicates optimism among consumers.

Confidence weakened among Japan's major manufacturers for the first time in nearly two years, a key business survey showed on April 1, as concern grows over the impact of the Ukraine crisis.

The Bank of Japan's Tankan business survey showed a reading of plus 14 for major manufacturers, lower than the previous plus 17.

Economic confidence index dropped 2.6 percent month on month in February, according to figures released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) on Feb. 25.

From 100.8 last January, the index fell to 98.2, official data showed. A rating above 100 indicates an optimistic outlook for the overall economic situation, while a value below 100 indicates a negative assessment.

Turkey's economic confidence index posted a decline for the second month in a row this month, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK).

Turkey's consumer confidence posted a decline in November compared to last month, the country's statistical authority announced on Nov. 22.

The index is a vital gauge of the economy's overall, indicating people's sentiments on financial standing and the general economic situation, along with expenditure and saving tendencies.

Ljubljana – Consumer confidence in Slovenia deteriorated for the third month in a row in September as the relevant indicator was down by one percentage point compared to August, which the Statistics Office attributes to more pessimistic expectations regarding the economic situation in the country and financial situation in households.