Consumer confidence has worsened in the euro area and in the EU

Consumer confidence declined in the euro area and in the European Union in February, according to the preliminary estimate of the European Commission.

The consumer confidence index fell by 1.3 points to 0.1 in the 19 countries of the zone.

Analysts expected a slight deterioration, plus 1 point after the 1.4 points in January.

In the 28 Member States of the European Union, the consumer confidence index decreased by 0.7 points to minus 0.3 points. (MTI)