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The European Commission's monthly survey showed economic sentiment in the euro zone fell to 93.3 points in September from a revised 93.6 in August

Euro zone economic sentiment slips again

Euro zone economic sentiment fell for a fifth consecutive month in September although by slightly less than expected.

The European Commission's Economic Sentiment Index rose to 99.9 this month, above an upwardly revised 97.1 in December

Euro zone economic sentiment hits seven month high

Euro zone economic sentiment rose to a seven-month high in January on more optimism across all sectors except construction, with inflation expectations among consumers and companies both sharply down, data showed today.

Business • 30 Jan 23

The European Commission's monthly survey showed economic sentiment in the euro zone slipped to 104 in June from 105 in May

Euro zone economic sentiment slips in June

Euro zone economic sentiment fell by slightly less than expected in June as consumers and retail trade became more downbeat but spirits among industrial and services sectors improved.

Business • 29 Jun 22

Consumer inflation expectations, which reached an all-time high in March, continued to decline in May

Euro zone sentiment barely changed in May

Euro zone economic sentiment barely changed in May as slightly greater optimism in services and among consumers offset an ebbing of confidence in industry, data showed today.

Business • 30 May 22

The European Commission's monthly sentiment survey for the 19 euro zone countries showed optimism rising to 110.3 points in April from 100.9 in March

Euro zone sentiment surges in April, beats expectations

Euro zone economic sentiment surged in April as vaccination campaigns against the coronavirus gathered speed, with sharp gains across all sectors of the economy and selling price expectations close to a 20-year high.

Business • 29 Apr 21

The European Commission's monthly survey showed economic sentiment in the euro zone jumped to 101 points in March from 93.4 in February

Euro zone optimism beats expectations with March surge

Euro zone economic sentiment surged much more than expected in March, data showed today, moving above the long-term average for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic hit Europe a year ago, with Germany in the lead.

Business • 30 Mar 21

The European Commission's survey shows economic sentiment in the euro zone improved to 67.5 points in May from an all-time low of 64.9 in April

Euro zone sentiment rebounds less than expected in May

Euro zone economic sentiment rebounded less than expected in May when governments began easing coronavirus lockdowns, data showed today, as the mood in services and construction sectors continued to deteriorate.

Business • 28 May 20

The European Commission's survey showed economic sentiment in the euro zone rose to 101.3 points this month from 100.8 in October

Euro zone sentiment rebounds more than expected

Euro zone economic sentiment rebounded more than expected in November thanks to more optimism in the key services sector and a better mood in industry ad among consumers, data from the European Commission shows.

Business • 29 Nov 19

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