Consumer confidence in the euro area and the EU deteriorated in February

Analysts surprised by deteriorating consumer confidence in Europe
The European Commission said on Friday that the consumer confidence index had fallen by 0.3 points to minus 8.8 points in February in the 19-nation eurozone. Analysts expected the indicator to improve to minus 8 points from minus 8.5 points in January.
In the 27 Member States of the European Union, the value of the consumer confidence index fell by 0.2 points to minus 10.2 points in February. (MTI)
Related news
Eurozone retail sales fell month-on-month, but rose year-on-year in May
Retail sales in the eurozone and the European Union fell…
Read more >The European Commission has authorised the import of genetically modified soybeans into the EU
The European Commission has authorised the import of genetically modified…
Read more >Divisive deal: EU import quota for Ukrainian agricultural products increases
The European Union has signed a new agreement with Ukraine…
Read more >Related news
This is how Hungarians eat lunch – we are still a meat-eating nation
A recent domestic study revealed how Hungarian food culture has…
Read more >NKFH: database launched on smaller packaging
Consumers can find out about products whose packaging has been…
Read more >Temu attacks: the online discount giant would also break into the European food market
After cheap electronics and clothing, the Chinese online marketplace Temu…
Read more >