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04/20/2015
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The Consumer Intention Index of Families, measured by the National Confederation of Trade in Goods, Services and Tourism (CNC), fell 6.9% in April and reached the lowest level of the series. The CNC announced today (20) indicator, which fell 17.8% over the same month last year.
According to the economic advisor to the CNC, Juliana Serapio, the indicator this month was the first of the series in which all components have reached the lowest level ever recorded. It measures since January 2010.
The decline was strongest in intention to buy durable goods, reaching 14.3% compared to March and 32.5% compared to April last year. For the CNC, the decrease is related to the credit enhancement, "When the credit is more expensive, it directly affects the intention of consumption of these goods, which often rely on funding," said the economist.
Despite the decline, the index remains at a level considered favorable (over 100 points), with 102.9 points. Three components, however, have turned back to the negative level: Time for Durable, with 78.9 points, Current consumption level, with 79.5 points, and Consumer Perspective, with 95.3 points.
The Current consumption level fell by 8% compared to March and 17.1% compared to April last year. The Consumer Perspective had further decline of 9% compared to March and 28.1% compared to 2014.
For Juliana Serapio, inflation recorded in March, 1.32% according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, contributed to this scenario: "It was once again pressed the items food and housing This is something quite explains the redistribution. family budget. "
Families with incomes up to 10 minimum wages had less decline than those of higher income, recording reduction in the number consumption of 6.4%, compared with 9% of the others.
The career prospects measured by CNC are also falling, although most families consider them positive. According to the survey, 53.7% are optimistic for the next six months, while 38.7% are pessimistic. The indicator that measures this expectation fell by 5.9% compared to March, and 9.8% compared to April.
Source: Agency Brazil
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