Eurozone investor confidence rose to its highest level in seven months in January as investors anticipate a recession that is less severe than estimated previously, a survey by the behavioral research institute Sentix showed Monday. The investor sentiment index advanced to -17.5 in January from -21.0 in December, survey data from Sentix showed. This was the highest score since June 2022 and also better than economists' forecast of -18.0.
Assessment of the current situation as well as expectations strengthened for the third month in a row, but both sub components remained deep in the negative territory.
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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.