Eurozone investor confidence deteriorated further in October on concerns over the energy supply in winter, in addition to the economic worries and a possible escalation of the military conflict in Ukraine, survey results from the behavioral research institute Sentix showed Monday.
The Sentix investor sentiment index fell to -38.3 in October from -31.8 in September. This was the lowest level since May 2020. The reading was also weaker than economists' forecast of -34.7.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.