CONSUMER TRUST INDEX DOWN 4.3 POINTS
The total consumer trust index dropped by 4.3 points in July 2014 compared to the previous trimester, the National Institute of Statistics reported.
The sub-indices pertaining to opinions of the economic situation in the last year and expectations for the next year decreased by 9 and 6.1 points respectively. Consumer expectations on household finances were also negatively affected compared to the previous trimester.Consumers still believe that prices increased in the last year, but at a slower rate compared to earlier periods.
Expectations are that the inflation rate will continue to rise. Expectations of unemployment are also negative.
Most consumers find the current economic status non-conducive to saving.
Копирано от standartnews.comThe total consumer trust index dropped by 4.3 points in July 2014 compared to the previous trimester, the National Institute of Statistics reported.
The sub-indices pertaining to opinions of the economic situation in the last year and expectations for the next year decreased by 9 and 6.1 points respectively. Consumer expectations on household finances were also negatively affected compared to the previous trimester.Consumers still believe that prices increased in the last year, but at a slower rate compared to earlier periods.
Expectations are that the inflation rate will continue to rise. Expectations of unemployment are also negative.
Most consumers find the current economic status non-conducive to saving.
