(ANSA) - Rome, July 8 - The slide in Italian households'
consumer spending in recent years stopped in 2014, when
consumption was steady, Istat said on Wednesday. The national
statistics agency said average consumer spending was
"essentially stable" at around 2,488.50 euros a month per
household. It said this was a 0.7% increase in nominal terms but
"almost unvaried" in real terms - when inflation is accounted
for. Consumer spending was hit badly by Italy enduring years of
recession, although the country has started a slow recovery.
Slide in consumer spending halted in 2014 - Istat - update
Consumption stable at 2,488.50 euros a month per household