EU Consumer Sentiment Survey Overview

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1) EU Inflation Perceptions Decrease

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2) Inflation Expectations Dip

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3) Stable Long-Term Inflation Outlook

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4) Younger Respondents Show Lower Inflation Expectations

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5) Economic Growth Expectations Unchanged, Unemployment Rate Drops

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