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The Eurozone industrial confidence indicator inched up to -7.0 in March 2026, from -7.2 in February, slightly exceeding market expectations of -8. The improvement was driven by a better assessment of order books, though this was nearly offset by weaker production expectations and a smaller decline in finished goods inventories. Beyond the headline figure, managers reported improved past production levels and export order books. Notably, selling price expectations surged to their highest in nearly three years, reflecting rising cost pressures linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.

The Eurozone industrial confidence indicator fell to -7.1 in February 2026, slightly down from January’s near three-year high of -6.8 and below market expectations of -6.1. The decline was driven by a weaker assessment of finished goods stocks, partly offset by improved order book evaluations and largely stable production expectations. Separately, managers expressed more positive views on recent production trends and export order books, suggesting underlying resilience despite the dip in overall sentiment.

The Eurozone industrial confidence indicator rose to -6.8 in January 2026, up from a revised -8.5 in December and well above market expectations of -8.1, marking its strongest reading since May 2023. The improvement was broad-based, with firms reporting more positive assessments across all three main components: production expectations, the current level of overall order books, and stocks of finished products. Outside the headline indicator, however, firms’ evaluations of export order books and recent production changes declined slightly.