Eurozone consumer confidence improves but still below pre-pandemic levels, Eurostat figures show

Other Eurostat figures showed Ireland’s economy powered ahead during the pandemic years as multinational activity grew, placing the country in a better position to navigate the current volatile economic environment. Picture: Denis Minihane.

Confidence among consumers in the eurozone increased for the fourth month in a row in February, but remains below its long-term average and pre-pandemic levels, according to a survey by Eurostat.

The Flash Consumer Confidence Indicator showed consumer sentiment improved further by 1.7 percentage points in the eurozone this month.