Eurozone Industrial Confidence Hits Highest Level Since 2023

2026-10-29 10:39 By Joana Ferreira 1 min. read

The Eurozone industrial confidence indicator rose to -3.4 in October 2026, up from a downwardly revised -3.9 in September and above market expectations of -3.8.

The reading marked its strongest level since April 2023, supported by improved assessments of finished-goods inventories.

Meanwhile, managers’ production expectations and assessments of current order books remained broadly unchanged.

Among other indicators, manufacturers reported notable improvements in recent production trends and export order books.

However, selling-price expectations increased to 24.8 from 20.8, signaling stronger anticipated price pressures.



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