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Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -19.0 in May

People shop at a local market in Nantes, France, April 3, 2026. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
People shop at a local market in Nantes, France, April 3, 2026. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe Reuters

Euro zone consumer confidence rose by 1.6 points in May from the April number, figures released on Thursday showed.

The European Commission said a flash estimate showed euro zone consumer morale increased to -19.0 this month from -20.6 in April.

Economists polled by Reuters had expected a fall to -20.8.

In the European Union as a whole, consumer sentiment rose by 1.7 points to -18.2.

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(Reporting by Joao Manuel Mauricio in Gdansk)

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This story was originally published May 21, 2026 at 7:11 AM.

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