Eurozone Business Confidence Improves, but Consumers and Hiring Turn Softer - ActionForex
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The Eurozone Economic sentiment indicator fell to 97.9 in September 2026, from 98.4 in August, falling below market expectations of 99.0. The result marked the first drop in sentiment since April, as consumers became more concerned with high oil prices and stagnation in negotiations to end the six-month war between the United States and Iran. Consumer confidence worsened from -15.5 to -16.5, while inflation expectations rose from 33.0 to 35.2.
The economic confidence index in the Eurozone fell by 0.5 points on a monthly basis in September to 97.9. Markets were hoping for the index to be around 99 points... 29.09.2026, Sputnik Türkiye
Economic sentiment in the Eurozone declined in September, defying expectations for improvement, as consumers appear more concerned about the outlook for the economy.
The monthly economic sentiment index in the countries that share the euro stood at 97.9 points this month, compared to 98.4 in August, while the analysts who participated… Eurozone: Unexpected drop in economic sentiment index in September - ΙΝΑΦΤΕΜΟΠΟΡΙΚΙ
For the EU executive, the breakdown in economic sentiment is due to the lower confidence of consumers, despite greater confidence in industry and, on a smaller scale, in construction. Confidence in services and retail trade remained broadly stable, the Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs (DGFA) also points out. Among the EU's largest economies, the indicator fell in France (-1.7) and Italy (-0.8), progressing in Spain (3.4) an…
The economic sentiment in the euro area was surprisingly clouded in September. Above all, the consumer climate is burdening the mood. But there are also sectors in which the mood has improved.
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