In March, sentiment in the European economy declined again, with the Economic Sentiment Indicator dropping below historical averages. Confidence in services and retail sectors fell sharply, indicating concerns over stagnation. Consumer sentiment also worsened, although there was a slight increase in major purchase intentions. Cyprus had the highest sentiment index, while Germany had the lowest. Employment expectations also slipped, but companies are hesitant to lay off workers. Price pressures remain high, and European stocks fell due to negative investor sentiment following new tariffs on auto imports. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)