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Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -15.2 in May

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Posted on May 20, 2025

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Euro Zone Consumer Confidence Improves to -15.2 in May

(Reuters) -Euro zone consumer confidence rose by 1.4 points in May from the April number, figures released on Tuesday showed.

The European Commission said a flash estimate showed euro zone consumer morale improved to -15.2 this month from a revised -16.6 in April.

Economists polled by Reuters had expected a rise to -16.0.

In the European Union as a whole, consumer sentiment rose by 1.4 points to -14.5.

For European Commission data click on:

(Reporting by Antonis Pothitos in Gdansk)

Key Takeaways

  • Euro zone consumer confidence increased by 1.4 points in May.
  • Confidence rose to -15.2 from April's revised -16.6.
  • Economists had expected a rise to -16.0.
  • EU consumer sentiment also rose by 1.4 points.
  • Data was released by the European Commission.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the rise in euro zone consumer confidence in May as reported by the European Commission.
How much did consumer confidence rise?
Consumer confidence in the euro zone rose by 1.4 points to -15.2 in May.
Who provided the data?
The data was provided by the European Commission and reported by Reuters.

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