After its fall in February, the GKI economic sentiment index adjusted for seasonal effects continued to decline in March. According to the empirical survey conducted by GKI (www.gki.hu) with the support of the EU, expectations remained unchanged in the business sector, whereas they continued to decline noticeably among consumers. However, they still reflect an optimistic mood. Read More …
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GKI economic sentiment index dropped to its November level
Compared to its very high January level, the GKI economic sentiment index adjusted for seasonal effects decreased by a rate that has not been seen for a year. According to the empirical survey conducted by GKI (www.gki.hu) with the support of the EU, economic expectations deteriorated in all sectors and among consumers as well. However, they still reflect an optimistic mood. Read More …
GKI Economic Sentiment Index started high
The GKI economic sentiment index adjusted for seasonal effects started at a high level in Janu-ary 2016 not seen for almost one and a half years. According to the empirical survey conducted by GKI (www.gki.hu) with the support of the EU, expectations were near their 2015 peak in the business sector and near their 2014 peak among consumers.
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Business expectations slowly deteriorating, consumer ones remaining at their peak
After four m
onths of rise, the GKI-Erste economic sentiment index adjusted for seasonal effects decreased slightly in November. According to the empirical survey conducted by GKI with the support of the EU, consumer expectations remained exactly at their October level, representing this year’s peak, whereas the business confidence index, reaching its peak in September, fell to its level at the beginning of 2015. In the course of 2015, expectations have been fluctuating within a rather narrow range, typically showing strong optimism. Read More …
Improving consumer sentiment and deteriorating business
The GKI-Erste economic sentiment index continued to rise in October, almost reaching its level at the end of 2014. According to the empirical survey, consumer expectations improved significantly, whereas the business confidence index deteriorated, though optimism prevailed.