News
In August 2024, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) edged up in both the EU (+0.4 points to 96.9) and the euro area (+0.6 points to 96.6).
In July 2024, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) remained broadly stable in both the EU (+0.1 points to 96.4) and the euro area (-0.1 points to 95.8).
In July 2024, DG ECFIN’s flash estimate of the consumer confidence indicator increased further, by 0.7 percentage points (pps.) in the EU and by 1.0 pp. in the euro area. At -12.2 (EU) and -13.0 (euro area) points, consumer confidence is approaching its long-term average.
Publications
This paper discusses economic opportunities and challenges arising from recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence, with a particular focus on the impact on productivity and labour markets.
This paper analyses the state of play and key determinants of EU secondary markets for materials and products/components in the context of increasing the circularity of the EU economy.