Nielsen: the consumer confidence index decreased in the last quarter of 2014

The Nielsen Consumer Confidence Index closed last year with 54 points in Hungary, this fourth quarter indicator is two points lower than the indicator of the third quarter.

The slow but steady growth started in 2013 was followed by a decrease for the first time. True, the last index is still higher than the fourth quarter indexes of the previous three years.

Among the three components of the index the willing to purchase indicator increased, compared to the third quarter. However, the respondents are somewhat less favorably consider both the work prospects for the next twelve months, both their personal financial situation. (Source: Nielsen)