Economics

Euro-Area Confidence Improves for First Time in Almost a Year

  • Sentiment gauges post gains in Germany, France and Italy
  • ECB figures show stronger growth in consumer, company lending
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Euro-area economic confidence unexpectedly improved in May, snapping an almost yearlong streak of declines when the region was battling through a host of struggles.