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Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -17.7 in June

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Posted on June 22, 2026

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Euro Zone Consumer Confidence Rises to -17.7 in June, Says Commission

Latest Developments in Euro Zone Consumer Confidence

June Consumer Confidence Data

June 22 (Reuters) - Euro zone consumer confidence rose by 1.3 points in June from the May number, figures released on Monday showed.

European Commission Flash Estimate

The European Commission said a flash estimate showed euro zone consumer morale increased to -17.7 this month from -19.0 in May.

Economist Expectations

Economists polled by Reuters had expected a rise to -17.5.

Consumer Sentiment in the European Union

In the European Union as a whole, consumer sentiment rose by 1.2 points to -17.0.

Further Information

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Reporting Details

(Reporting by Mateusz Rabiega in Gdansk)

Key Takeaways

  • June’s flash estimate shows consumer morale in the euro area rose to –17.7 from –19.0 in May, slightly outperforming expectations of –17.5 (tradingeconomics.com).
  • Consumer sentiment in the broader EU also improved, climbing by 1.2 points to –17.0 (tradingeconomics.com).
  • Despite the uptick, confidence remains deeply negative, reflecting ongoing concerns over inflation, energy costs, and sluggish economic growth across the region (commission.europa.eu).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the euro zone consumer confidence score in June?
The euro zone consumer confidence score was -17.7 in June.
How much did euro zone consumer confidence change from May to June?
It rose by 1.3 points from -19.0 in May to -17.7 in June.
Who released the euro zone consumer confidence data?
The data was released by the European Commission.
What was the consumer sentiment score for the European Union as a whole?
Consumer sentiment in the EU rose by 1.2 points to -17.0.

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