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.