Cyprus economic sentiment rises marginally in June 2026

In June 2026, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI-CypERC) for Cyprus increased by 0.2 points to 100.8, marking the third consecutive month of improvement. According to the Economics Research Centre of the University of Cyprus, this rise was driven by increased optimism in the retail trade and construction sectors, alongside stronger consumer confidence. Despite the overall growth, sentiment in the services sector declined due to weaker assessments of recent business performance and reduced turnover expectations. The industrial sector index remained unchanged, as improved assessments of finished product stocks were offset by a deterioration in perceptions regarding current orders. Consumer confidence improved for the second consecutive month, despite a reported decline in households' assessments of their recent financial situations. The indicator remains well below the levels recorded over the past year, though it continues to show signs of resilience. The survey results are compiled by the University of Cyprus in collaboration with RAI Consultants.