Free Trial

Economic Sentiment Slips In August

EUROZONE DATA

Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI): 117.5; Prev (Jul): 119.0

Consumer: -6.3(Jul: -5.6); Industry: +13.7 (Jul: +14.5); Services: +16.8 (Jul: +18.9); Retail: +4.4 (Jul: +4.6); Construction: +5.5 (Jul +4.0)

  • The EZ ESI fell 1.5pt to 117.5 in line with expectations
  • The index fell from July's highest level since records began in 1985, which was also then a sixth consecutive gain.
  • August decline was broad-based, although the construction sector held up well.
  • Confidence in the construction sector rose1.5pt in August, recovring from July's three-month low..
  • The employment expectations rose to 112.6 in August from July's downwardly revised 111.6. The index is now at the highest level since the Dec 2017 all-time high.
MNI London Bureau | +44 203-865-3812 | les.commons@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 203-865-3812 | les.commons@marketnews.com

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.