Production: By Europod, in co-production with Sphera Network. EUobserver is proud to have an editorial partnership with Europod to co-publish the podcast series “Briefed” hosted by Léa Marchal. The podcast is available on all major platforms. Find the full transcript below: In the United States, in»»»

Euro Area consumer confidence slipped by 4.3 points from a month earlier to -20.6 in April 2026, the lowest since December 2022, according to flash estimates. This reflects growing caution among households amid an uncertain economic outlook. Persistent geopolitical tensions and shipping disruptions»»»

Greek households are increasingly anxious about their financial outlook, according to the latest monthly economic sentiment survey by the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE). Findings indicate that many are already relying on savings to cover daily expenses, signaling deepening e»»»