In October, the consumer mood in Slovakia remained relatively stable. The seasonally adjusted indicator of consumer confidence decreased by 0,1 point to -7,7. The pessimistic expectations of the financial situation of households and the general economic situation were hampered by optimistic expectations of the saving perspectives of households, while the expectations of unemployment remained practically unchanged. The respondents were less optimistic by 4,2 points than in the corresponding period last year and the current result is exceeding the long-term average.
Note: The values of the consumer confidence indicator range from -100 (responses of all respondents are maximally pessimistic) to 100 (responses of all respondents are maximally optimistic). Data are seasonally adjusted.