27.09.201907:16:00UTC+00Portugal Consumer Confidence Improves For Sixth Month

Portugal consumer confidence rose for a sixth straight month in September, data from Statistics Portugal showed on Friday.

The consumer confidence index rose to -7.1 in September from -7.6 in August. The score has been improving since April.

The economic sentiment indicator decreased to 2.2 in September from 2.3 in the previous month.

The manufacturing confidence indicator fell to -4.1 in September from -3.2 in the preceding month.

The construction sector morale measure decreased to -12.7 in September from -12.2 in the prior month.

The morale reflecting the trade sector increased to 2.6 in September, while the confidence measure in the services sector fell to 9.9.