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Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -19.0 in May

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Posted on May 21, 2026

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· Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Euro Zone Consumer Confidence Improves in May, Reaches -19.0

Overview of May Consumer Confidence Data

May 21 (Reuters) - Euro zone consumer confidence rose by 1.6 points in May from the April number, figures released on Thursday showed.

Euro Zone Consumer Morale Details

The European Commission said a flash estimate showed euro zone consumer morale increased to -19.0 this month from -20.6 in April.

Economist Expectations

Economists polled by Reuters had expected a fall to -20.8.

Consumer Sentiment in the European Union

In the European Union as a whole, consumer sentiment rose by 1.7 points to -18.2.

Further Information

For European Commission data click on:

(Reporting by Joao Manuel Mauricio in Gdansk)

Key Takeaways

  • Euro‑zone consumer morale improved by 1.6 points in May to –19.0, versus expectations of –20.8 (tradingeconomics.com).
  • April’s –20.6 was the lowest reading since December 2022, highlighting how May’s rise still leaves confidence subdued (tradingeconomics.com).
  • Rising inflation—driven by energy shocks such as the Middle East conflict—continues to pressure consumer sentiment and may influence ECB policy decisions (tradingeconomics.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the euro zone consumer confidence score in May 2024?
The euro zone consumer confidence score rose to -19.0 in May 2024.
How did euro zone consumer confidence change from April to May?
Consumer confidence increased by 1.6 points, from -20.6 in April to -19.0 in May.
What was expected for euro zone consumer confidence in May?
Economists expected a decrease to -20.8, but confidence actually rose to -19.0.
How did EU-wide consumer sentiment change in May?
EU consumer sentiment rose by 1.7 points, reaching -18.2 in May.
Who released the euro zone consumer confidence data?
The data was released by the European Commission.

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