2026.04.0910:00:00UTC+00Hungary’s Consumer Sentiment Slips in April as Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI Edges Lower

Hungarian consumer confidence weakened in April 2026, according to the latest Thomson Reuters IPSOS Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI) reading. The indicator eased to 40.67 in April from 41.60 in March 2026, based on data updated on 9 April 2026.

On a month-over-month basis, the April figure reflects a deterioration in sentiment compared to March, when the index had stood at 41.60. The PCSI tracks changes in consumer views on the economy, personal finances, investment climate and job security, and the latest data signal that Hungarian households have become slightly less optimistic as spring progresses.

The “Actual” comparison highlights the shift between March and April 2026, while the “Previous” comparison relates to the change observed between March and the preceding month. The decline to 40.67 suggests that the momentum in consumer confidence has softened after the March reading, which may bear watching for its implications for household spending and broader economic activity in Hungary.