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Eurozone confidence lifts slightly in May but remains fragile

News RoomBy News RoomMay 20, 2025
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The consumer confidence in the European Union and the euro area rebounded modestly in May, according to the European Commission’s DG ECFIN. The flash estimate released Monday showed a rise of 1.4 percentage points in both the regions, as consumer sentiment remained below historical averages, standing at -14.5 in the EU and -15.2 in the eurozone. Despite the sharp declines in April, the authorities reported data that suggest a slight recovery, but sentiment remains below average. The European economy, including consumer confidence, is expected to experience some recovery, particularly in Europe’s largest economies, but the sector remains under pressure.

The Business Activity data, which also saw a flash Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) and companies data, further shed light on the economic landscape. Consensus forecasts predict marginal improvements across the entire euro area. The composite PMI is projected at 50.7, up from 50.4 in April, while manufacturing and services were expected to improve, potentially reflecting a shallow recovery. In France, the PMI is expected to slightly rise, with manufacturing and services also moving closer to neutral territory. Germany, on the other hand, stands to benefit from increasing PMI and composite indicators, with manufacturing indicators moving to a slightly higher level.

The Eurozone continued to show strength, with the euro lapse to the upper bands at 1.1225, up 0.1% compared to the previous week. This gain extends the previous session’s success and underscores the strength of the euro ligands, particularly the stronger-using kron_error bond yields. The Euro Stoxx 50 closed higher than normal, despite a mixed performance among its large-cap components. The欧元 Stoxx 50’s participation of Outperforming large caps, Lubricated.

财政表现及其情绪继续成为我关注的重点。The Euro Stoxx 50’s drop was attributed to mixed performance among its large-cap constituents, weighted down by some strong performance in large financials. Meanwhile, sectors like the banking and insurance industry contributed positively. The Euro Stoxx 50’s outcome is still a contending challenge for risk appetite amid a flattened environment.

Looking ahead, the equity markets showed moderate gains on Monday, with the Euro/API leading the region. The Euro(vs. USD) remained under 1.20, while German 10-year Bund bonds slightly returned on the day. The risk appetite on the盘 remained cautious, weighing down the Euro vs. USD and Dax once again. The Euro incredibly struggled in European equities, but Tuesday’s upgrades to the Euro Stoxx 50 and slower pace of risk considerations reflected steady, mixed, yet cumulative risk appetite amid stricter requirements.

For financial markets, the Euro remains at a stature, further solidifying the outlook for a low benchmark. Thursday’s PMI report will further clarify the outlook for economic recovery, with the composite PMI projected to rise to 50.7, as well as manufacturing and services. The financial markets remain cautious, but the sector is expected to experience steady growth. The ECB hinted at a headline PMI rise helped boost the heating of risk appetite.

The economic游戏角色 of the Eurozone is gradual, with signs of softening conditions. This cautious outlook will continue to weigh on risk appetite, while the ECB remains committed to managing risk considering the balancing act of a cautiously recovering and weak sector. The Euro remains a target for central banks, and the Euro’s performance will likely be determined by the risk appetite and confidence figures. The strict environment combined with a soft, but gradual, recovery suggestsobi desired to see some recovery in the Eurozone despite its weakness.

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