Estonian consumers are pessimistic about the future The consumer confidence index dropped from 23.5 to 32.4. People have a worse assessment of their economic situation and the country's prospects, and they are also unwilling to spend on large purchases. Meanwhile, the business community also notes that customers have begun to tighten their belts, although not yet critically. People's main concerns are related to slow wage growth, the reduction of social support and the threat of tax increases.