Investing.com – Investor confidence in the euro zone rose slightly less-than-expected in March, industry data showed on Monday.
In a report, market research group, Sentix said its index of investor confidence rose to 17.1 in March, after climbing to 16.7 in February.
Analysts had expected the index to rise to 17.2 in March.
On the index, a level above 0.0 indicates optimism, below indicates pessimism.
Following the release of the data, the euro was up against the U.S. dollar, with EUR/USD gaining 0.18% to hit 1.4014.
Meanwhile, European stock markets were higher. The EURO STOXX 50 added 0.04%, France’s CAC 40 eased up 0.05%, Germany's DAX climbed 0.09%, while the FTSE 100 was up 0.32%.
In a report, market research group, Sentix said its index of investor confidence rose to 17.1 in March, after climbing to 16.7 in February.
Analysts had expected the index to rise to 17.2 in March.
On the index, a level above 0.0 indicates optimism, below indicates pessimism.
Following the release of the data, the euro was up against the U.S. dollar, with EUR/USD gaining 0.18% to hit 1.4014.
Meanwhile, European stock markets were higher. The EURO STOXX 50 added 0.04%, France’s CAC 40 eased up 0.05%, Germany's DAX climbed 0.09%, while the FTSE 100 was up 0.32%.