The consumer confidence indicator increased between December and April, "recording the highest value since February 2022 and above the historical average for the series".

"The balance of consumer opinions on past price developments increased in April after having declined in the last two months. The balance of perspectives regarding future price developments decreased in the last three months, slightly in April, after the increase expressive observed in January".

The economic climate indicator decreased in April, contrary to the increase recorded in the previous month.

"Confidence indicators decreased in Manufacturing Industry and Services, having increased in Commerce and, only slightly, in Construction and Public Works".

The balance of entrepreneurs' expectations regarding the future evolution of sales prices increased in April in Manufacturing Industry and Commerce and decreased again in Construction and Public Works and Services, after having significantly decreased in March in all sectors.