Euro zone consumer confidence falls to -16.7 in April - Finance news and analysis from Global Banking & Finance Review
Finance

Euro zone consumer confidence falls to -16.7 in April

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on April 22, 2025

1 min read

· Last updated: April 22, 2025

Add as preferred source on Google

Euro Zone Consumer Confidence Declines to -16.7 in April

(Reuters) -Euro zone consumer confidence fell by 2.2 points in April from the March number, figures released on Tuesday showed.

The European Commission said a flash estimate showed euro zone consumer morale decreased to -16.7 this month from -14.5 in March.

Economists polled by Reuters had expected a fall to -15.5.

In the European Union as a whole, consumer sentiment fell by 2.1 points to -16.0.

For European Commission data click on:

(Reporting by Clement Martinot in Gdansk)

Key Takeaways

  • Euro zone consumer confidence fell by 2.2 points in April.
  • The European Commission reported a decrease to -16.7.
  • Economists expected a fall to -15.5, but it was more severe.
  • EU consumer sentiment also decreased by 2.1 points.
  • Data was reported by Clement Martinot in Gdansk.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The article discusses the decline in euro zone consumer confidence in April, as reported by the European Commission.
How much did consumer confidence fall?
Consumer confidence in the euro zone fell by 2.2 points to -16.7 in April.
What was the expected consumer confidence level?
Economists had expected the consumer confidence level to fall to -15.5.

Related Articles

More from Finance

Explore more articles in the Finance category