Hungary’s consumer confidence showed a notable improvement in May 2026, with the Thomson Reuters IPSOS Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI) climbing to 48.05, up from 40.67 in April 2026. The latest data, updated on 14 May 2026, point to a strong month‑over‑month rebound in sentiment.
The May reading suggests that Hungarian consumers have become significantly more optimistic compared with the previous month, reversing the weaker mood reflected in April’s figure. On a month‑over‑month basis, the “Actual” comparison measures the change from April to May, while the “Previous” comparison captures the shift from March to April, highlighting how sharply sentiment has strengthened in the latest period.
With the index still below the neutral 50-point threshold but moving closer to it, May’s result may indicate improving perceptions around household finances, job security and the broader economic outlook, even if caution likely remains among Hungarian consumers. Investors and policymakers will be watching upcoming releases to see whether this upturn in confidence can be sustained in the months ahead.
