Consumer and business confidence up in January - Istat. The national statistics agency said its consumer-confidence index icreased from 95.8 to 96.4 points last month.

Its composite indicator of business confidence climbed from 97.3 to 98.1. It said consumer confidence has been rising, without interruption, since November and has reached its highest levels since June. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © Copyright ANSA, 2014. All rights reserved. For confidential support, call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details.