The consumer confidence index in Italy rose to 94.2 in July 2026 from 92.4 in the previous month, exceeding market expectations of 92.5. It marked the highest reading since February 2025, as all main components strengthened, led by a broad-based rise in expectations. The economic climate sub-index increased to 90.9 from 87.6 in June, while the future climate advanced to 89.8 from 87.4, reflecting a more favorable outlook for the broader economy. The personal climate climbed to 95.4 from 94.2, while the current climate edged higher to 97.4 from 96.2.