Of Chrysostom Chufi

In addition to polling companies that ran and published their investigations last month, his own “poll” on the influence of prime ministerial announcements at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition on Consumers, was also performed by the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research.

And it is none other than the investigation of economic circumstances….

The Consumer Confidence Index improved by 2 pointsat -45.6, which is the best price since May. An improvement, however, was not enough to pull Greek consumers from the last place in Europe in terms of… optimism for the future. And even Estonians and Hungarians – which are supposed to be hunted – there are 11 points, and almost 21 points.

Financial status

The negative consumer forecasts on how to move their household finances for the next 12 months have been quite limited. The index in September “wrote” -39.8 from -45.2% in August.

54% (from 59%) of households expect a slight or noticeable deterioration of their financial situation, while 6% predict a little improvement. Indicators in the EU and Eurozone were -4.7 and -4.6 points respectively.

Intent for large purchases

The intention for large markets (furniture, electrical appliances, etc.) in the upcoming 12 months has been strengthened with the relevant index being formed in the -46.3 (from -49.1) units.

The 53% (from 59%) of consumers predicted that it would pay less or much less expenses. However, the index also declined to increase these costs from 7% to 4%. European indicators were -12.7 points in the EU and -13.4 points in the eurozone.

Savings

The 83% of households does not consider saving possible in the next 12 months, while 16% consider it possible or very likely

The relevant index was slightly reinforced in -65.9 Units from -67.1 in August. A different scene in Europe with the majority estimating that it will put some money in the bank and the relevant indicators to be +6.6 points in the EU and +7.3 in the eurozone.

Adequacy of income

Against all the previous percentage of consumers declaring that once it gets out of increased 6 unitsin 65%. Nearly 1 in 10 (9% out of 12%) states that ‘Eats’ from ready -made of savings.

20% They declare that they are saving at least a little while those who say they have been loaded with debt decreased from 8% to 6%.

Price movement

The rate of prices decreased on the percentage of those who estimate that the next 12 months would continue to rise at least 65% to 61%.
Only 14% expect stability.

The conclusion is that the swampy indicators have been moving somewhat for months, but certainly not as long as they would expect the government. Their implementation mainly from the new year may … further the climate.