Euro Area Economic Sentiment Down in October; Consumer Confidence Declines

06:33 AM EDT, 10/29/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Economic sentiment in the euro area fell in October, with the indicator edging down to 96.9 points from the revised 97.5 points a month ago, according to European Commission data published Thursday. The latest reading is below the consensus estimate of 97.5 points. Meanwhile, the consumer confidence index was confirmed at -17.9 points, against -16.8 points previously.