In April 2026, Italy’s overall consumer confidence fell from 92.6 to 90.8, and the composite business confidence index decreased from 97.3 to 95.2, according to Istat. Among consumers, the economic climate dropped to 82.7 from 88.1, the future outlook fell to 82.5 from 85.3, personal sentiment slipped to 93.8 from 94.2, and the current climate fell to 96.9 from 98.0. For businesses, the services‑market confidence index fell to 99.1 from 102.6 and construction confidence to 100.9 from 103.6; manufacturing confidence declined to 87.9 from 88.7, while retail confidence improved to 100.8 from 100.5. The manufacturing sector saw worsening views on orders and production expectations, construction saw declines in orders and employment expectations, and services‑market confidence was mainly weakened by tourism. Retail confidence rose due to better sales views, stable inventory, and increased confidence in large‑scale distribution, though traditional distribution confidence fell.
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