The general climate of confidence in the euro area economy has returned to its highest level in over two and a half years. The index elaborated by the European Commission, which averages between companies and consumers, stood at 100,9 points in January, from 100,4 points in December, with an increase in line with the average expectations of analysts.
According to historical tables, this is the highest value recorded by this indicator since July 2011. The improvement, according to the survey, mainly involved Germany and France.
