Consumer sentiment in the euro area improved in December

Customer expectations have also risen

Based on the preliminary data, the consumer confidence index of the euro area in the DG ECFIN survey for December rose by minus 1.7 points to 22.2 points from minus 23.9 points in November. The market expected minus 22.0 points for December.

The indicator reached its historical low in September at minus 28.7 points.

MTI