Italy's consumer confidence showed some resilience at the end of the year, while composite business confidence improved further to the highest level in nearly two years, survey data from the statistical office Istat showed on Friday.
Consumer sentiment rose to 96.6 in December from 95.0 in the previous month. The expected score was 96.0. Nonetheless, a score below 100 indicates lower confidence.
All components of the index are improving except for assessments of Italy's economic situation and the opportunity to save money at the current time, the survey said.
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