In March 2025, the consumer confidence indicator in the Euro Area decreased by 0.9 points, reaching -14.5, marking the lowest level observed in three months and aligning with preliminary forecasts. Across the wider European Union, consumer sentiment also fell, dropping by 1 point to -13.9. This decline reflects increasing pessimism among consumers concerning the future overall economic situation in their respective countries and, to a lesser degree, regarding their household's past and prospective financial conditions. Meanwhile, there has been a slight uptick in consumers' intentions to make significant purchases within the next year.