Press Release: January 2014: Economic Sentiment continues to improve in the euro area and the EU

In January 2014, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) increased by 0.5 points in the euro area (to 100.91) and by 0.9 points in the EU (to 104.7). While the upward trend observed since May 2013 has been continued, the magnitude and sectoral scope of the improvement in confidence has moderated somewhat.

ESO: Background information: December 2013: Economic Sentiment rises further in both the euro area and the EU http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-december-2013-economic-sentiment-rises-further-in-both-the-euro-area-and-the-eu/

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