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Euro zone consumer confidence falls to -14.5 in March

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on March 21, 2025

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· Last updated: March 21, 2025

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Euro Zone Consumer Confidence Declines to -14.5 in March

(Reuters) - Euro zone consumer confidence fell by 0.9 points in March from the February number, figures released on Friday showed.

The European Commission said a flash estimate showed euro zone consumer morale worsened to -14.5 this month from -13.6 in February.

Economists polled by Reuters had expected a rise to -13.0.

In the European Union as a whole, consumer sentiment fell by 1.0 point to -13.9.

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(Reporting by Rafal W. Nowak in Gdansk)

Key Takeaways

  • Euro zone consumer confidence fell by 0.9 points in March.
  • The confidence index dropped to -14.5 from -13.6 in February.
  • Economists had expected a rise to -13.0.
  • EU consumer sentiment fell by 1.0 point to -13.9.
  • Data was released by the European Commission.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the decline in Euro zone consumer confidence as reported by the European Commission for March.
How did the consumer confidence index change?
The index fell by 0.9 points to -14.5 in March from -13.6 in February.
What were the expectations for consumer confidence?
Economists expected the confidence index to rise to -13.0.

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