FX.co ★ Euro Area Economic Sentiment Highest Since 2023

In October 2025, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) for the Euro Area climbed to 96.8, marking its highest level since April 2023. This is an increase from September's 95.6 and exceeds the forecasted 95.7. Consumer sentiment saw a slight uptick, improving from -14.9 to -14.2, alongside a boost in confidence among constructors (from -3.4 to -2.9), industrials (from -10.1 to -8.2), service providers (4.0 compared to 3.7), and retailers (from -7.7 to -6.8). Among the major EU economies, France experienced a notable rise, increasing by 2.5 points to 92.9. Italy followed with a 1.4 point jump to 100.5 and Germany with a 1.0 point increase to 91.5. Conversely, the Netherlands saw a slight rise of 0.3 to 100.2, while Spain experienced a decline, dropping by 0.9 to 103.9.