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EU's retail, consumer confidence down in June
The Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) for the European Union (EU) dropped by 1 point to 94 in June 2025, while the euro area also saw a 0.8-point decline, according to data released by the European Commission. Both indicators remain below the long-term average of 100, reflecting subdued confidence across sectors.
The dip in sentiment was driven primarily by weakening industry confidence, with modest declines in retail trade and consumer expectations, the Commission found in the latest Business and Consumer Survey.
Among major EU economies, France recorded the sharpest decline of 3.4 points, followed by Spain with 1.4 and Germany down by 0.8, while Poland saw an increase of 1 point.
EU's Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) fell to 94 in June 2025, reflecting weakened confidence, especially in industry. France saw the steepest decline among major economies. Retail and consumer sentiment also slipped. Selling price expectations fell across most sectors. The Economic Uncertainty Indicator dropped to 16.4, suggesting easing concerns.
Industry confidence fell 1.1 points due to deteriorating assessments of order books, production expectations, and stock levels. Retail confidence slipped slightly, with lower business expectations outweighing a modest improvement in past business assessments. Consumer confidence remained broadly stable, though spending intentions weakened.
Selling price expectations continued to fall in industry, services, and construction, though they rose in retail. The Economic Uncertainty Indicator (EUI) dropped by 2 points to 16.4, indicating easing concerns across most sectors, especially in services, construction, and industry. Consumers also reported lower financial uncertainty.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (SG)
