In January 2025, the Italian consumer confidence index increased by 1.9 points to 98.2, rising from a four-month low of 96.3 in December 2024 and surpassing market expectations of 96.
Italy consumer confidence improves in January
This marked the highest level since September, driven by improved sentiment across all areas, including a more favorable view of Italy's economic situation (101.3 compared to 96.1 in December 2024) and stronger expectations for the country's future economy (96.1 compared to 93.3). Additionally, personal confidence strengthened (97.1 vs. 96.4), along with the current economic climate (99.8 vs. 98.6).
Manufacturing confidence also rises
Meanwhile, Italy's manufacturing confidence index rose to 86.8 in January 2025, up from a revised 85.9 in December and exceeding market expectations of 85.5. Sentiment improved across key indicators, with expectations for the economy (-15.8 vs. -17.3 in December 2024), production (-0.2% vs. -0.7%), cash availability (-6.6 vs. -7.4), and employment (-1.3 vs. -2.2) all becoming less negative. Additionally, businesses remained optimistic about new orders in the next three months, with an indicator reading of 0.4.
