EU Services Sentiment (Jan) 7.2 vs. Exp. 6 (Prev. 5.8, Rev. From 5.6, Low. 5.0, High. 9.8)

The EU Services Sentiment for January came in at 7.2, significantly beating expectations of 6 and indicating a positive shift from the previous print of 5.8.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 29 Jan 2026, 10:20 UTCOn the live feed at 10:00 UTC — 8 more headlines followed before this page went public

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EU Services Sentiment (Jan) 7.2 vs. Exp. 6 (Prev. 5.8, Rev. From 5.6, Low. 5.0, High. 9.8)

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This strong reading may suggest improving confidence within the services sector, which could have implications for policy considerations as it reflects enhanced activity and potentially supports growth, influencing central bank outlooks on rates.

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