Link Securities | The Eurozone consumer confidence index fell in its preliminary April reading to -20.6 points from -16.4 points in its final March reading, according to the European Commission (EC). Analysts had expected a slightly better reading of -17.3 points. This decline was a result of consumers in the region’s concerns about the economic outlook, as the conflict in the Middle East is increasing energy price volatility and inflation…

CdM | Industrial production in the Eurozone rose by 0.4% in February compared with January, more than expected, whilst it fell by 0.6% compared with the same month last year, less than expected, according to data from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union (EU). Across the EU, industrial production also grew by 0.4% compared with the previous month, whilst it fell by 0.1% compared with February 2025. Specifically,…

CdM | Eurozone inflation remains below the European Central Bank (ECB) target despite rising two tenths of a percentage point in February, when the Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 1.9%, according to preliminary estimates published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union (EU). The figure exceeds forecasts. Among the main components, services continue to have the highest annual rate in February. Their cost rose by 3.4%, compared…

CdM | Eurozone industrial production fell by 1.4% in December on a monthly basis, below the 1.5% decline expected by consensus, according to the first estimate published by Eurostat on Monday. Across the European Union as a whole, the decline was 0.8%. Compared to November, when production had grown by 0.3% in the eurozone, the data confirms a deterioration at the end of the year. In addition, the previous figures…