Eurozone 'is on the brink of a startling recovery'

A second set of figures in as many days indicates the euro area is bouncing back stronger than expected 

April showed a marked improvement in eurozone economic conditions and consumer confidence.

The eurozone's recovery from its pandemic-induced economic downturn was much stronger than expected in April as the service industry adapted to lockdowns and made a surprise return to growth, a survey showed.

With the continent facing a fresh wave of coronavirus infections, governments have reimposed strict curbs to contain the spread, forcing some businesses to close and encouraging citizens to stay home.