Economics

Euro-Zone Consumer Confidence Rebounds But Stays Near Record Low

  • European Commission sentiment gauge rises to -24.9; est. -28
  • Households are grappling with soaring prices, energy shortages
Customers browse hats for sale at 'Le Grand Marche' in Aix-en-Provence, France.Photographer: Jeremy Suyker/Bloomberg
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Euro-area consumer confidence unexpectedly improved, though it remained below anything seen during the pandemic as the rising cost of living hurts households and energy shortages threaten to curb economic output.