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Posted on December 19, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Add as preferred source on GoogleEuro zone consumer confidence fell to -14.6 in December, contrary to expectations of a rise. The European Commission's data also showed a slight drop in EU sentiment.
Dec 19 (Reuters) - Euro zone consumer confidence fell by 0.4 points in December from the November number, figures released on Friday showed.
The European Commission said a flash estimate showed euro zone consumer morale decreased to -14.6 this month from -14.2 in November.
Economists polled by Reuters had expected a rise to -14.0.
In the European Union as a whole, consumer sentiment fell by -0.1 points to -13.7.
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(Reporting by Philippe Leroy Beaulieu)
Consumer confidence is a measure of how optimistic or pessimistic consumers are regarding their expected financial situation and the overall economy. It influences spending and saving behaviors.
The euro zone refers to the group of European Union countries that have adopted the euro as their official currency, facilitating easier trade and economic stability among member states.
The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, and managing the EU's day-to-day operations.
Consumer sentiment is an economic indicator that measures how consumers feel about the economy and their personal financial situation, affecting their spending and saving decisions.
A flash estimate is a preliminary estimate of economic data released before the final data, providing an early indication of trends and conditions in the economy.
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