Economics
Euro-Area Economic Confidence Bolstered by Consumers
- Sentiment gauge unexpectedly rose to 117.8 in Sept. from 117.6
- Mood in construction also improved, while services index fell
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Confidence in the euro-area economy unexpectedly rose in September as consumers turned more optimistic about the outlook and construction companies saw employment prospects improve.