Opinion poll reveals consumer optimism continues for second month

For the second consecutive month, there have been signs of optimism among Polish consumers. A poll in the Rzeczpospolita daily carried out by market researchers Ipsos-Demoskop indicates that in July, people have been particularly keen to buy consumer durables, and are willing not only to use their savings for the purpose, but also to buy on credit and even use bank loans. The survey revealed that one in every four Poles considers that this is the right time for such purchases, in view of the relatively low prices and the decline in the cost of borrowing. The growth in demand comes despite a generally negative opinion about the state of the economy. (Rzeczpospolita, p. B1) A.K.