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Euro zone consumer confidence falls to -14.6 in December
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on December 19, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Quick Summary
Euro 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.
Euro Zone Consumer Confidence Declines in December
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.
For European Commission data click on:
(Reporting by Philippe Leroy Beaulieu)
Key Takeaways
- •Euro zone consumer confidence fell by 0.4 points in December.
- •The European Commission reported a decrease to -14.6.
- •Economists expected a rise to -14.0, but it fell instead.
- •EU consumer sentiment also dropped slightly by 0.1 points.
- •Data was released by the European Commission on Friday.
Frequently Asked Questions about Euro zone consumer confidence falls to -14.6 in December
1What is consumer confidence?
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.
2What is the euro zone?
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.
3What is the European Commission?
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.
4What is consumer sentiment?
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.
5What is a flash estimate?
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.
