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In October 2024, DG ECFIN’s flash estimate of the consumer confidence indicator increased further, by 0.5 percentage points (pps.) in the EU and by 0.4 pps. in the euro area.
In September 2024, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) remained broadly stable in both the EU (±0.0 points at 96.7) and the euro area (-0.3 points to 96.2).
In September 2024, DG ECFIN’s flash estimate of the consumer confidence indicator picked up by 0.5 percentage points (pps.) in both the EU and the euro area. At -11.7 (EU) and -12.9 (euro area) points, consumer confidence has almost caught up with its long-term average.
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This paper is a compilation of the economic chapters contained in the European Commission’s 2024 Country Reports on enlargement countries.
After a prolonged period of stagnation, the EU economy is returning to modest growth, while the disinflation process continues. However, amid a complex and challenging environment, the outlook remains uncertain, with risks largely tilted to the downside.