Consumer inflation perceptions jump while growth outlook weakens

Consumer inflation perceptions jump while growth outlook weakens

The European Central Bank (ECB)’s consumer expectations survey for April 2026 showed a mixed shift in euro area household sentiment on inflation, income, growth and credit conditions. Specifically, the ECB Consumer Expectations Survey results indicated rising concern over recent price developments, with median perceived inflation over the past 12 months increasing significantly to 4.0 per cent in April from 3.5 per cent in March. At the same tim…