After having deteriorated significantly at the end of 2018, households’ confidence in the economic situation recovered in January 2019: the synthetic index has gained 5 points and returned to its last November level. Now standing at 91, it remains however below its long term average (100).

In January, the share of households considering it is a suitable time to make major purchases has risen sharply. The corresponding balance has gained 10 points,after experiencing a 15-point loss in December. However, it remains below its long term average.

Households’ opinion balance on their future personal situation has improved: it has gained 8 points but still remains below its long term average. Similarly, households’ opinion balance on their past financial situation has increased: it has gained 4 points but remains below its long term average.