Euro zone economic sentiment improved in July 2026, with the combined business and consumer survey indicator rising to 96.9 from 95.4 in June 2026. The latest reading, updated on 30 July 2026, suggests a modest uptick in confidence across the bloc after a period of weaker sentiment.
While the index remains below the neutral 100-point mark often associated with long-term average confidence, the move higher from June indicates that both businesses and households in the euro area are feeling slightly more optimistic about current conditions and the near-term outlook. The July increase may be interpreted as an early sign of stabilisation in sentiment after previous softness in the survey data.
