Consumer confidence down, business confidence up - Istat. The national statistics agency said its consumer confidence index for March dropped to 96.5 from 97.0 in February.

It said its IESI (Istat Economic Sentiment Indicator) business-confidence index rose from 95.9 to97.0. Despite the increase, the I ESI remains below the level of January, Istat said. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © Copyright ANSA. All rights reserved.