Bulgaria - Confianza del consumidor

Consumer confidence in Bulgaria increased to -25.0 in the third quarter of 2019 from -25.8 in the previous period. Consumers were less pessimistic regarding their financial situation over the next 12 months (-11.1 from -12.0 in Q2) and the general economic situation of the country for the year ahead (-17.9 from -19.6). However, consumers are more concerned about inflation (38.9 vs 36.6) and unemployment (8.4 vs 7.0)

The consumer confidence index in Bulgaria fell to -25.8 in the second quarter of 2019 from -25.1 in the previous period. Expectations improved for the financial situation of households over the next 12 months (-12 from -9.8 in Q1) and the general economic situation of the country for the year ahead (-19.6 from -17.5). However, consumers are less concerned about inflation (36.6 from 40.2) and unemployment (7 from 11.4).

The consumer confidence index in Bulgaria increased to -25.1 in the first quarter of 2019 from -27.0 in the previous period. Expectations improved for the financial situation of households over the next 12 months (-9.8 from -13.8); the general economic situation of the country for the year ahead (-17.5 from -18.5); and inflation (40.2 from 45.8). Also, savings propensity increased slightly (-61.8 from -64.4) and intentions to make major purchases of durable improved (-26.7 from-29.8 from). On the other hand, expectations worsened for unemployment (11.4 from 11.1).