Eurozone economic sentiment eases back led by France and Netherlands

Optimism deteriorated in all major sectors — in industry, in services, and among consumers

The European Commission's economic sentiment index eased in August from an all-time high in July.

Eurozone economic sentiment has eased more than expected in August from a record high in July, hit by a sharp drop in optimism in France and the Netherlands, while selling price expectations in industry peaked, signalling inflationary pressure.

The European Commission's economic sentiment index eased in August from an all-time high in July.