In May, the first time in a nine-month period the economic index of GKI has been improved.

The seasonally adjusted values of the GKI consumer confidence index has been appreciably increased after last October’s fall and April’s stagnation.

According to the survey of GKI Economic Research Co. (www.gki.hu)  supported of the European Union, the business and consumer expectations has been improved. The value of the commercial confidence index has been decreased in February and March after the slight improvement of January. In April and May it increased again slightly. However the service value of the business confidence index has been increased, and business reputation has became more favorable. In May, the first time after long-term decrease the consumers' expectations have improved as well. The fear of unemployment has been decreased either and  the population became less pessimistic in the perception of their own financial situation and theitr ability of short-term savings as well.