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Report published August 28, 2026

Eurozone Economic Sentiment Rises in August: ING Research & ECB Rate Hike Outlook

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August 28, 2026
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Authors / editors: Bert Colijn

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Eurozone economic sentiment jumped to 98.4 in August from 97.1 in July, reaching its highest level since January. Although core inflationary pressures remain soft, ING still expects the ECB to deliver an interest rate hike in September.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Eurozone economic sentiment increased from 97.1 in July to 98.4 in August, marking the highest reading since January.
  • 2.Services sector activity and demand expectations improved, while industrial selling price expectations eased despite higher oil input costs.
  • 3.Core inflationary pressures appear soft, taking some immediate pressure off the ECB, but ING still forecasts an ECB interest rate hike in September.

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Report data

Despite droughts, wildfires, and the ongoing war in the Middle East, eurozone sentiment remains decent

MetricEstimateContext
Eurozone Economic Sentiment Indicator98.4 index pointsRose from 97.1 in July to 98.4 in August, marking the highest reading since January.
Eurozone Economic Sentiment Indicator97.1 index pointsPrevious month reading for Eurozone economic sentiment indicator.

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  1. Aug 17ING Think construction pricing heat up in czechia
  2. Aug 25ING Think german ifo index aug26
  3. Aug 26ING Think us spending stalls as inflation makes slow progress towards target
  4. Aug 27ING Think bsp stays hawkish as inflation risks remain elevated
  5. Aug 27ING Think eurozone bank lending growth accelerated in july
  6. Aug 27ING Think ecb prepares markets for september rate hike

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Authors / Editors

Bert Colijn

Reported Data Context

  • Eurozone Economic Sentiment Indicator: 98.4 index points (August 2026)
  • Eurozone Economic Sentiment Indicator: 97.1 index points (July 2026)

Themes

Eurozone Economic ResilienceECB Monetary Policy Outlook

Regions

EuropeNetherlands

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