FX.co ★ Italian Consumer Sentiment Edges Higher in February, PCSI Rises to 48.07

Italy’s consumer confidence showed a modest improvement in February 2026, according to the latest Thomson Reuters IPSOS Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI) data.

The index ticked up to 48.07 in February from 47.69 in January 2026, signaling a slight strengthening in Italian households’ sentiment. While the reading remains below the neutral 50-point threshold often associated with broadly positive sentiment, the month-on-month increase suggests a gradual recovery in consumer perceptions.

The February 2026 data were last updated on 12 February 2026, providing a timely snapshot of Italian consumers’ views on the economic environment at the start of the year.