In February 2024, DG ECFIN’s flash estimate1 of the consumer confidence indicator picked up, by 0.4 percentage points (pps.) in the EU and 0.6 pps. in the euro area. At -15.8 (EU) and -15.5 (euro area) points, consumer confidence remains well below longterm average. This month's Flash CCI for the EU aggregate is computed on the basis of consumer survey data from 25 EU countries (all except Ireland and Romania), covering 97% (EU) and 98% (euro area) of total private final consumption expenditure The consumer confidence indicator builds on replies to selected questions addressed to consumers according to the Joint ... (full story)