September 25 (SeeNews) - Slovenia's economic sentiment index increased by 0.9 percentage points month-on-month in September, to 12.2, after dropping by 0.1 points in August, seasonally adjusted data from the country's statistical office showed on Monday.
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.