Slovakia's consumer confidence indicator improved to -25.7 in September 2026 from -28.0 in August, reaching its strongest reading since February 2026. The main drivers were reduced pessimism about unemployment prospects, with the indicator improving to 32.3 from 35.4, and stronger household savings expectations, which rose to -20.4 from -22.6. Expectations for households' financial situation strengthened to -11.2 from -12.5, while the outlook for the broader economy improved to -38.7 from -41.3. Inflation expectations eased to 28.2 from 32.4. Sentiment toward conditions for major purchases weakened to -17.8 from -15.3, and expectations for major purchases declined to -26.0 from -24.9.