The economic sentiment indicator in February 2026 decreased in both the EU and the euro area by 1 point to 98.3.
The employment expectations indicator also declined compared to January—by 0.7 point to 98.5 in the EU and by 0.6 point to 97.6 in the euro area.
Sentiment in the industrial sector and among consumers remained largely unchanged, while confidence in retail trade continued its upward trend.
The employment expectations indicator also declined compared to January—by 0.7 point to 98.5 in the EU and by 0.6 point to 97.6 in the euro area.
Sentiment in the industrial sector and among consumers remained largely unchanged, while confidence in retail trade continued its upward trend.
