The Consumer confidence indicator increased in September, following the decrease of the previous month, registering since July values higher than the one observed in February of 2022, before the abrupt decline of March 2022. 

The balance of Consumer opinions on past price developments decreased in the last two months, after the slight increase observed in July. The balance of perspectives regarding future price developments decreased significantly in September, after increasing in the previous month.

The economic climate indicator increased in September, attaining a new maximum since April 2023. Confidence indicators increased in Manufacturing Industry, in Trade and, significantly, in Services, having decreased in Construction and Public Works.

The balance of entrepreneurs’ expectations regarding the future evolution of selling prices decreased in September in all business sectors, Manufacturing Industry, Construction and Public Works, Trade, and Services.