India, July 28 -- Finland's consumer confidence remained less negative in July, survey figures from Statistics Finland showed on Monday.
Separate data from the Confederation of Finnish Industries revealed that industrial sentiment improved but continued to remain below the long-term average.
The consumer confidence index rose to -6.4 in July from -8.6 in June. However, the score is well below the long-term average of -2.7.
The data was collected from 1,130 people between July 1 and 17.
Consumers' views on their own economy at present improved compared to the previous month, while expectations concerning their own economy in 12 months weakened.
In July, the time was no longer considered as unfavorable for buying durable goods, and fewer...