Brussels, 02/05/2003 (Agence Europe) - The economic sentiment indicator (ESI) increased in April despite a fall in the industrial confidence indicator, according to figures published on Wednesday by the Commission, which notes an increase in consumer confidence (the first in seven months). The economic sentiment indicator only rose to 97.9 points in April, barely more than that in March (97.8). "The slight increase in the ESI is attributable to improvements in the consumer and retail trade...