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The European Commission's monthly survey today showed economic sentiment in the euro zone rose to 93.8 points from a revised 93.5 in October.

Euro zone economic sentiment inches up in November

Euro zone economic sentiment increased slightly for a second consecutive month in November, in line with expectations, as a modest up-tick of the mood in …

Business • 29 Nov

The European Commission's monthly economic sentiment survey showed the index falling to 93.3 in August from 93.5 in July

Euro zone economic sentiment weaker than expected

Euro zone economic sentiment was weaker than expected in August, continuing a steady decline since the start of the year and inflation expectations among consumers …

Business • 30 Aug

The European Commission's monthly survey showed economic sentiment in the euro eased to 99.3 points in March from a downwardly revised 99.6 in February

Euro zone sentiment deteriorates in March

Euro zone economic sentiment defied market expectations for another slight improvement and deteriorated in March, pulled down by a sharp decline in optimism in the …

Business • 30 Mar

The European Commission said its economic sentiment indicator rose to 93.7 in November

Euro zone economic sentiment rebounds in November

Euro zone economic sentiment rebounded in November slightly more than expected, data showed today, rising for the first time since the Russian invasion of Ukraine …

Business • 29 Nov 22

The European Commission's monthly economic sentiment index fell to 97.6 points in August from a downwardly revised 98.9 in July

Euro zone economic sentiment falls more than expected

Euro zone economic sentiment fell more than expected in August, data showed today, dragged lower by a drop in optimism in industry and in services …

Business • 30 Aug 22

The European Commission's economic sentiment index for the euro zone dropped to 108.5 in March from a downwardly revised 113.9 in February

Cracks widen in euro zone economy as war rages on

Europe's economy is increasingly feeling the heat from Russia's war in Ukraine as growth stalls, confidence plummets and inflation soars, data and warnings from policymakers …

Business • 30 Mar 22

The European Commission's economic sentiment indicator rose to 117.8 in September, from 117.6 in August

Euro zone sentiment defies expectations of drop

Euro zone economic sentiment edged higher in September after a fall in August, boosted by optimism among consumers and in the industry and construction sectors.

Business • 29 Sep 21

The European Commission's economic sentiment index eased to 117.5 in August from an all-time high of 119 in July

Euro zone economic sentiment eases in August

Euro zone economic sentiment eased more than expected in August from a record high in July, hit by a sharp drop in optimism in France …

Business • 30 Aug 21

The European Commission's monthly sentiment survey for the euro zone showed optimism rising to 117.9 points in June from 114.5 in May

Euro zone sentiment hits a 21-year-high

Euro zone economic sentiment surged in June to a 21-year-high as an accelerated pace of Covid-19 vaccinations led to further reopening and an improved mood …

Business • 29 Jun 21

The European Commission's monthly sentiment survey showed economic optimism in the euro zone rose to 93.4 points this month from 91.5 in January

February euro zone sentiment rises more than expected

Euro zone economic sentiment rose more than expected in February, buoyed by more optimism in industry, services and among consumers, boosting inflation expectations among producers …

Business • 25 Feb 21

Economic sentiment in the euro zone edged up to 90.4 points in December from 87.7 in November

Euro zone sentiment improves, but inflation negative

Economic sentiment in the euro zone improved as expected in December due to less gloom in industry and among consumers, but consumer prices fell for …

Business • 07 Jan 21

The European Commission's monthly survey showed sentiment in the euro zone fell to 87.6 points in November from 91.1 in October

Euro zone sentiment drops as second Covid wave strikes

Euro zone economic sentiment fell for the first time in seven months in November as a second Covid-19 wave struck, depressing the mood in all …

Business • 27 Nov 20

The euro zone services sector has become more downcast about economic prospects with the increase in Covid-19 cases and restrictions

5 month recovery of euro zone sentiment ends in October

A five month recovery of sentiment in the euro zone stalled in October as consumers and the services sector became more downcast about economic prospects …

Business • 29 Oct 20

The euro zone's economic sentiment crashed to 67 points - its largest fall since measurements started in 1985

Euro zone economic sentiment sees steepest ever fall

Euro zone economic sentiment suffered its steepest ever decline in April, plunging by more than expected as coronavirus lockdowns brought much economic activity to a …

Business • 29 Apr 20

The European Commission's monthly survey said economic sentiment in the euro zone rose to 102.8 points in January from 101.3 in December.

Euro zone business starts year upbeat, but risks ahead

Euro zone economic sentiment jumped as confidence among manufacturers rose while unemployment was at its lowest level in more than a decade, data showed today.

Business • 30 Jan 20

The European Commission's main indicator for economic sentiment in the euro zone fell to 100.8 points in October from 101.7 a month earlier

Euro zone economic sentiment worsens as gloom spreads

Euro zone economic sentiment deteriorated in October for a second month in a row, data showed today, as pessimism in industry spread to services and …

Business • 30 Oct 19

The Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse index fell 2.9 points during September to 76.2

Economic sentiment hits new low in September

Economic sentiment here has fallen to a new low this month, according to a new survey, as Brexit concerns mount.

Business • 30 Sep 19

The European Commission's economic sentiment indicator for the euro zone rose to 105.1 in May from 103.9 in April

Euro zone sentiment better than expected in May

Euro zone economic sentiment was better than expected in May, rebounding after 10 consecutive monthly falls.

Business • 28 May 19

Euro zone economic sentiment dipped for the 10th month in a row to its lowest level in more than two years in April

Euro zone sentiment drops for 10th month in a row

Euro zone economic sentiment dipped for the 10th consecutive month to its lowest level in more than two years in April as managers in industry …

Business • 29 Apr 19

Euro zone economic sentiment eased to 107.3 points in December from 109.5 in November

Euro zone economic sentiment slumps as industry slows

Euro zone economic sentiment deteriorated markedly and by more than expected in December, wrapping up a year that saw optimism falling every month, new figures …

Business • 08 Jan 19

Economic sentiment in the 19 countries sharing the euro eased to 109.5 in November from 109.7 in October

Euro zone sentiment eases in November

Euro zone economic sentiment continued to deteriorate in November but less than predicted, thanks to an unexpected rise in optimism in industry, data showed today.

Business • 29 Nov 18

Euro zone economic sentiment hits highest level in more than 17 years in November

Euro zone sentiment at highest level in over 17 years

Euro zone economic sentiment rose in November for the sixth consecutive month to its highest level in more than 17 years, data from the European …

Business • 29 Nov 17

The Commission's economic sentiment index for the 19 countries sharing the euro rose to 111.9 in August from an upwardly revised 111.3 in July

Euro zone sentiment jumps more than expected in August

Euro zone economic sentiment jumped more than expected in August thanks to more optimism in the industry and service sectors and among consumers, monthly survey …

Business • 30 Aug 17

European Commission figures show economic sentiment jumped in June to its highest level in almost 10 years

Euro zone economic sentiment jumps to near 10 year high

Euro zone economic sentiment jumped more than expected in June to its highest level in almost 10 years, buoyed by more optimism across all sectors …

Business • 29 Jun 17

The European Commission's sentiment survey showed the overall index dropping to 107.9 points in March from 108 in February

Euro zone sentiment stable as inflation expectations up

Euro zone economic sentiment was virtually unchanged in March compared to forecasts of a rise, new figures show today.

Business • 30 Mar 17