In April this year, the seasonally adjusted confidence index in Italian manufacturing decreased to 89.5 from 91.1 in March, down 1.75 percent. Assessments of order books and inventories remained stable, while production expectations worsened.
In April, the seasonally adjusted confidence index in Italian construction rose to 82.9 from 81.8 in the previous month. According to Italy's national statistics office Istat, assessments of order books and construction plans improved, while employment expectations worsened.