Economic sentiment in the EU and euro area weakened further in March 2026, with declines in both ESI and employment expectations, according to the European Commission.
Falling consumer and retail confidence drove the downturn, while major economies like France and Spain saw sharper drops.
Consumer sentiment hit a two-and-a-half-year low, uncertainty rose, and price expectations increased.
Falling consumer and retail confidence drove the downturn, while major economies like France and Spain saw sharper drops.
Consumer sentiment hit a two-and-a-half-year low, uncertainty rose, and price expectations increased.
