Economic sentiment improved slightly in the EU

In January, the economic sentiment slightly improved in the 28 Member States of the European Union (EU) and in the 19 membered Euro Zone as well – according to the statement of the European Commission released on Thursday.

In the EU, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) in January rose to 104.6 points from the 104.1 points of December last year, while in the euro zone, the ESI rose to 101.2 points from 100.6 points.

Thursday's economic sentiment indicator became worse than expected. Market analysts expected 101.5points, compared to the 101.2 points in the Euro Zone. (MTI)