FX.co ★ Euro Area Consumer Confidence Hits Over 1-Year High

Eurozone consumer confidence inched up by 0.2 points in February 2026 to -12.2, its highest level since November 2024, though it came in slightly below market expectations of -11.8, according to flash estimates. Across the broader European Union, consumer sentiment was unchanged from the previous month at -11.7. Despite the slight improvement, confidence indicators in both the euro area and the EU remain below their long-term averages, continuing to point to cautious household sentiment.