The Italian consumer confidence index edged down to 96.1 in June 2025 from 96.5 in May, coming in below market expectations of 97. The overall weakening in sentiment was reflected in most of the index’s main components. In particular, the personal climate index declined to 94.8 from 96.1 in May, indicating a slight deterioration in households’ perception of their personal situation. Similarly, the current climate index fell to 97.9 from 98.6, while sentiment regarding the future climate remained stable at 93.7, showing no change compared to May. Notably, views on the general economic situation improved, with that component rising to 99.6 from 97.5, pointing to slightly more optimism about the broader economy.
