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Why Europe's Consumer Confidence Is Bouncing Back
Eurozone consumer confidence has risen for four consecutive months, hitting its highest level since early 2022. Lucas and Luna drill into the specific drivers: falling energy prices, a tighter labor market, and the surprising resilience of Southern European economies. They examine why the recovery is uneven — Germany lags while Spain and Italy surge — and what it means for the ECB's next move. Along the way, they discuss the $450 annual energy cost burden on U.S. households from the Iran conflict, how that contrasts with Europe's situation, and whether the confidence rebound is…
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