Consumer confidence index fell to 58.2 points in December

Istanbul, Dec. 21 (DHA) – Consumer confidence index fell by 2.3 percent to 58.2 points, from 59.6 points in December.The consumer confidence index calculated from the survey results is evaluated within the range of 0-200. It indicates an optimistic outlook when the index is above 100, but it indicates a pessimistic outlook when it is below 100.According to Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) data;- The financial situation expectation of household index in the next 12 months period which was 77.5 in November decreased by 2.9 percent and became 75.3 in December.- The general economic situation expectation index which was 77.4 in November decreased by 1.7 percent and became 76 in December.- The number of people unemployed expectation index which was 63.4 in November decreased by 3.9 percent and became 60.9 in December.- The probability of saving index which was 20.1 in November increased by 2.4 percent and became 20.6 in December.