Euro zone business activity returned to growth in July for the first time in four months, driven by a rebound in new orders and stronger manufacturing and services output, an S&P Global survey showed. While the recovery suggests the bloc may regain momentum after a weak first quarter, economists cautioned that persistent inflation and renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to pose risks to the outlook.

Euro area consumer confidence hit -15.9 in July 2026, beating the -17.0 forecast and marking three straight months of improvement from April's

Business activity in the eurozone returned to growth in July, a key survey showed Friday, rising for the first time in four months.