Economic sentiment in the euro zone weakened in February 2026, as both business and consumer confidence edged lower compared with the previous month. The region’s composite Business and Consumer Survey indicator declined to 98.3 in February from 99.3 in January 2026, according to data updated on 26 February 2026.
The drop pushes the indicator further below the neutral 100 mark, signaling that overall sentiment remains subdued across the bloc. The one-point decline suggests that firms and households have grown slightly more cautious about the economic outlook, potentially reflecting ongoing uncertainty around growth prospects and demand conditions.
While the move is modest, the consecutive deterioration from January to February will likely be monitored closely by policymakers and markets as a possible sign of softening momentum in the euro zone economy.
