Slovenia's economic sentiment index rises in September

On an annual comparison basis, the indicator was 6.1 percentage points higher in September, and 14.6 p.p. above the long-term average, the data indicated.

In September, the services confidence indicator was 1 p.p. lower than in August. Compared to September last year, it increased by 3 p.p. and was 14 p.p. above the long-term average.

In September, the manufacturing confidence indicator was 2 percentage points (p.p.) higher than in August 2017. Compared to the same month last year, it increased by 7 p.p. and was 11 p.p. above the long-term average.

The retail trade confidence indicator was 5 p.p. higher in September compared to the value a month earlier. Compared to September last year, it decreased by 7 p.p. and was 12 p.p. above the long-term average.

In September, the construction confidence indicator was 1 p.p. lower than in August 2017. Compared to the same month last year, it increased by 19 p.p. and was 35 p.p. above the long-term average.