Monthly EU confidence
Monthly / Balance, seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | -5.3 |
| Mar 2026 | -4.2 |
| Feb 2026 | -5.4 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Monthly EU production trend
Monthly / Balance, seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | 5.8 |
| Mar 2026 | 5.3 |
| Feb 2026 | 2.5 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Monthly EU order books
Monthly / Balance, seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | -14.6 |
| Mar 2026 | -14.2 |
| Feb 2026 | -12.3 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Monthly EU export order books
Monthly / Balance, seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | -14.9 |
| Mar 2026 | -14.1 |
| Feb 2026 | -14.7 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Monthly EU finished-goods stocks
Monthly / Balance, seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | 8.4 |
| Mar 2026 | 6.9 |
| Feb 2026 | 9.5 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Monthly EU production expectations
Monthly / Balance, seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | 7.1 |
| Mar 2026 | 8.6 |
| Feb 2026 | 5.7 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Monthly EU selling-price expectations
Monthly / Balance, seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | 24.8 |
| Mar 2026 | 11 |
| Feb 2026 | 1.6 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Monthly EU employment expectations
Monthly / Balance, seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | 2.3 |
| Feb 2026 | 1.3 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Monthly Euro area confidence
Monthly / Balance, seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | -4.7 |
| Mar 2026 | -3.7 |
| Feb 2026 | -5.3 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Monthly Euro area production trend
Monthly / Balance, seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | 5.8 |
| Mar 2026 | 5.5 |
| Feb 2026 | 2 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Monthly Euro area order books
Monthly / Balance, seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | -13.3 |
| Mar 2026 | -13 |
| Feb 2026 | -11.7 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Monthly Euro area export order books
Monthly / Balance, seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | -14 |
| Mar 2026 | -11.2 |
| Feb 2026 | -13.2 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Monthly Euro area finished-goods stocks
Monthly / Balance, seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | 8.2 |
| Mar 2026 | 7 |
| Feb 2026 | 10 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Monthly Euro area production expectations
Monthly / Balance, seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | 7.5 |
| Mar 2026 | 8.9 |
| Feb 2026 | 5.6 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Monthly Euro area selling-price expectations
Monthly / Balance, seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | 25.7 |
| Mar 2026 | 12.5 |
| Feb 2026 | 2.4 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Monthly Euro area employment expectations
Monthly / Balance, seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | 1.8 |
| Mar 2026 | 2.8 |
| Feb 2026 | 1.1 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Quarterly EU no limits
Quarterly / Percent, seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 44.3% |
| Oct 2025 | 45% |
| Jul 2025 | 44.8% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Quarterly EU demand limits
Quarterly / Percent, seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 29.1% |
| Oct 2025 | 28.9% |
| Jul 2025 | 24.9% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Quarterly EU labour limits
Quarterly / Percent, seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 17.7% |
| Oct 2025 | 17.4% |
| Jul 2025 | 18.6% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Quarterly EU material/equipment limits
Quarterly / Percent, seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 11.4% |
| Oct 2025 | 12.2% |
| Jul 2025 | 13.7% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Quarterly EU other limits
Quarterly / Percent, seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 12.2% |
| Oct 2025 | 10.9% |
| Jul 2025 | 11.4% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Quarterly EU financial limits
Quarterly / Percent, seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 6.5% |
| Oct 2025 | 4.6% |
| Jul 2025 | 4.8% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Quarterly EU capacity assessment
Quarterly / Balance, seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 12.4 |
| Oct 2025 | 11.1 |
| Jul 2025 | 10.9 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Quarterly EU new orders
Quarterly / Balance, seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 7.2 |
| Oct 2025 | 6.8 |
| Jul 2025 | 4.3 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Quarterly EU capacity utilization
Quarterly / Percent, seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 77.9% |
| Oct 2025 | 77.5% |
| Jul 2025 | 77.9% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Quarterly EU competitive position inside EU
Quarterly / Balance, seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | -6.6 |
| Oct 2025 | -8.1 |
| Jul 2025 | -1.3 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Quarterly EU competitive position outside EU
Quarterly / Balance, seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | -6.7 |
| Oct 2025 | -6.9 |
| Jul 2025 | -6.1 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Quarterly Euro area no limits
Quarterly / Percent, seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 47% |
| Oct 2025 | 48.3% |
| Jul 2025 | 47.9% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Quarterly Euro area demand limits
Quarterly / Percent, seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 27.7% |
| Oct 2025 | 28.1% |
| Jul 2025 | 24.1% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Quarterly Euro area labour limits
Quarterly / Percent, seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 16.2% |
| Oct 2025 | 15% |
| Jul 2025 | 16.6% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Quarterly Euro area material/equipment limits
Quarterly / Percent, seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 11.2% |
| Oct 2025 | 11.6% |
| Jul 2025 | 13.2% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Quarterly Euro area other limits
Quarterly / Percent, seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 9.2% |
| Oct 2025 | 8% |
| Jul 2025 | 9% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Quarterly Euro area financial limits
Quarterly / Percent, seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 6.8% |
| Oct 2025 | 4.6% |
| Jul 2025 | 5% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Quarterly Euro area capacity assessment
Quarterly / Balance, seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 11.9 |
| Oct 2025 | 10.9 |
| Jul 2025 | 10.1 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Quarterly Euro area new orders
Quarterly / Balance, seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 7.8 |
| Oct 2025 | 7.5 |
| Jul 2025 | 4.2 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Quarterly Euro area capacity utilization
Quarterly / Percent, seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 78% |
| Oct 2025 | 77.2% |
| Jul 2025 | 77.9% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Quarterly Euro area competitive position inside EU
Quarterly / Balance, seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | -6.3 |
| Oct 2025 | -7.3 |
| Jul 2025 | -1 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Quarterly Euro area competitive position outside EU
Quarterly / Balance, seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | -6.2 |
| Oct 2025 | -5.4 |
| Jul 2025 | -5.4 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 18, 2026.
Monthly EU confidence
Monthly / Balance, not seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | -4.8 |
| Mar 2026 | -4.3 |
| Feb 2026 | -5.9 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Monthly EU production trend
Monthly / Balance, not seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | 8.5 |
| Mar 2026 | 0.2 |
| Feb 2026 | -0.9 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Monthly EU order books
Monthly / Balance, not seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | -14.3 |
| Mar 2026 | -16.1 |
| Feb 2026 | -13.8 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Monthly EU export order books
Monthly / Balance, not seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | -14.4 |
| Mar 2026 | -15.7 |
| Feb 2026 | -16 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Monthly EU finished-goods stocks
Monthly / Balance, not seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | 8.4 |
| Mar 2026 | 7.5 |
| Feb 2026 | 9.8 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Monthly EU production expectations
Monthly / Balance, not seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | 8.2 |
| Mar 2026 | 10.6 |
| Feb 2026 | 5.8 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Monthly EU selling-price expectations
Monthly / Balance, not seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | 25.4 |
| Mar 2026 | 12.2 |
| Feb 2026 | 2.9 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Monthly EU employment expectations
Monthly / Balance, not seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | 2.5 |
| Mar 2026 | 1.6 |
| Feb 2026 | -0.9 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Monthly Euro area confidence
Monthly / Balance, not seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | -4.4 |
| Mar 2026 | -3.9 |
| Feb 2026 | -5.9 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Monthly Euro area production trend
Monthly / Balance, not seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | 9.2 |
| Mar 2026 | 0.7 |
| Feb 2026 | -1.2 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Monthly Euro area order books
Monthly / Balance, not seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | -13.2 |
| Mar 2026 | -15.1 |
| Feb 2026 | -13.1 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Monthly Euro area export order books
Monthly / Balance, not seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | -12.9 |
| Mar 2026 | -13.7 |
| Feb 2026 | -14.4 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Monthly Euro area finished-goods stocks
Monthly / Balance, not seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | 8.2 |
| Mar 2026 | 7.5 |
| Feb 2026 | 10.2 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Monthly Euro area production expectations
Monthly / Balance, not seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | 8.3 |
| Mar 2026 | 10.7 |
| Feb 2026 | 5.6 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Monthly Euro area selling-price expectations
Monthly / Balance, not seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | 25.7 |
| Mar 2026 | 12.5 |
| Feb 2026 | 2.4 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Monthly Euro area employment expectations
Monthly / Balance, not seasonally adjusted
| Month | Value |
|---|
| Apr 2026 | 2.8 |
| Mar 2026 | 1.9 |
| Feb 2026 | -1.3 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Quarterly EU no limits
Quarterly / Percent, not seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 44.3% |
| Oct 2025 | 45% |
| Jul 2025 | 44.8% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Quarterly EU demand limits
Quarterly / Percent, not seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 28.7% |
| Oct 2025 | 28.2% |
| Jul 2025 | 25.5% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Quarterly EU labour limits
Quarterly / Percent, not seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 17.2% |
| Oct 2025 | 18.3% |
| Jul 2025 | 19.4% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Quarterly EU material/equipment limits
Quarterly / Percent, not seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 10.5% |
| Oct 2025 | 12.5% |
| Jul 2025 | 13.7% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Quarterly EU other limits
Quarterly / Percent, not seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 12.2% |
| Oct 2025 | 10.9% |
| Jul 2025 | 11.4% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Quarterly EU financial limits
Quarterly / Percent, not seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 6.5% |
| Oct 2025 | 4.6% |
| Jul 2025 | 4.8% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Quarterly EU capacity assessment
Quarterly / Balance, not seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 12.4 |
| Oct 2025 | 11.1 |
| Jul 2025 | 10.9 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Quarterly EU new orders
Quarterly / Balance, not seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 2025 | 6.9 |
| Jul 2025 | 0.4 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Quarterly EU capacity utilization
Quarterly / Percent, not seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 78.1% |
| Oct 2025 | 77.5% |
| Jul 2025 | 77.8% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Quarterly EU competitive position inside EU
Quarterly / Balance, not seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | -6.6 |
| Oct 2025 | -8.1 |
| Jul 2025 | -1.3 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Quarterly EU competitive position outside EU
Quarterly / Balance, not seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | -6.7 |
| Oct 2025 | -6.9 |
| Jul 2025 | -6.1 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Quarterly Euro area no limits
Quarterly / Percent, not seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 47% |
| Oct 2025 | 48.3% |
| Jul 2025 | 47.9% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Quarterly Euro area demand limits
Quarterly / Percent, not seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 27.4% |
| Oct 2025 | 27.3% |
| Jul 2025 | 24.6% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Quarterly Euro area labour limits
Quarterly / Percent, not seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 15.5% |
| Oct 2025 | 16.6% |
| Jul 2025 | 17.8% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Quarterly Euro area material/equipment limits
Quarterly / Percent, not seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 10.9% |
| Oct 2025 | 11.6% |
| Jul 2025 | 13.2% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Quarterly Euro area other limits
Quarterly / Percent, not seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 9.2% |
| Oct 2025 | 8% |
| Jul 2025 | 9% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Quarterly Euro area financial limits
Quarterly / Percent, not seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 6.8% |
| Oct 2025 | 4.6% |
| Jul 2025 | 5% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Quarterly Euro area capacity assessment
Quarterly / Balance, not seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 11.9 |
| Oct 2025 | 10.9 |
| Jul 2025 | 10.1 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Quarterly Euro area new orders
Quarterly / Balance, not seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 2025 | 7.4 |
| Apr 2025 | 7.3 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Quarterly Euro area capacity utilization
Quarterly / Percent, not seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | 78.2% |
| Oct 2025 | 77.2% |
| Jul 2025 | 77.8% |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Quarterly Euro area competitive position inside EU
Quarterly / Balance, not seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | -6.3 |
| Oct 2025 | -7.3 |
| Jul 2025 | -1 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
Quarterly Euro area competitive position outside EU
Quarterly / Balance, not seasonally adjusted
| Quarter | Value |
|---|
| Jan 2026 | -6.2 |
| Oct 2025 | -5.4 |
| Jul 2025 | -5.4 |
Source: European Commission DG ECFIN Business and Consumer Surveys. Updated Jun 22, 2026.
