Italian Consumer Morale Below Forecasts

The consumer confidence index in Italy rose to 94.2 in July 2026 from 92.4 in the previous month, exceeding market expectations of 92.5. It marked the highest reading since February 2025, as all main components strengthened, led by a broad-based rise in expectations. The economic climate sub-index increased to 90.9 from 87.6 in June, while the future climate advanced to 89.8 from 87.4, reflecting a more favorable outlook for the broader economy. The personal climate climbed to 95.4 from 94.2, while the current climate edged higher to 97.4 from 96.2.

Italy’s consumer confidence index fell to 92.4 in June 2026 from 93.4 in the previous month, missing market expectations of 94.5. The future climate sub-index edged down to 87.2 from 87.4, while the economic climate showed modest improvement, rising to 87.6 from 86.2 in May. On the other hand, both the personal climate and current climate deteriorated, falling to 94.2 from 96.0 and to 96.2 from 98.0, respectively.

Italy’s consumer confidence index rose to 93.4 in May 2026 from 90.8 in April, beating market expectations of 90.1 and marking the highest reading in three months. All main components strengthened, led by a broad-based rebound in expectations. The economic climate sub-index increased to 86.2 from 82.7 in April, while the future climate rose to 87.2 from 82.5, reflecting improved perceptions of the broader economic outlook. The personal climate also improved to 96.0 from 93.8, while the current climate edged higher to 98.0 from 96.9.