Press Release: January 2008: Economic sentiment decreases further in both the EU and the euro area

In January, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) decreased further in both the EU and the euro area. It fell by 2.6 points in the EU and by 1.7 points in the euro area, to 103.2 and 101.7 respectively. The indicator, which has been on a downward path since mid-2007, nevertheless still remains above its long-term average in both areas.
Economic sentiment indicator (s.a.)