European Central Bank releases August 2026 Consumer Expectations Survey results
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Summary
The European Central Bank (ECB) has published the results of its Consumer Expectations Survey for August 2026, revealing that while median perceptions of inflation over the past year remained stable at 3.5%, expectations for inflation over the next 12 months rose slightly to 3.0%. The survey indicates that expectations for nominal income growth and spending growth over the next year were unchanged at 1.0% and 3.6%, respectively. Notably, the survey involved approximately 19,000 adult consumers across 11 euro area countries, underscoring its significance in informing ECB policy analysis. The next survey results are set to be released on 23 October 2026.
Analysis
Benoit Deeg: Benoit Deeg is the designated media contact for the European Central Bank’s Consumer Expectations Survey press releases. He handles inquiries related to the monthly survey results on consumer economic expectations in the euro area. European Central Bank: The European Central Bank serves as the central bank for the euro area, responsible for conducting monetary policy and maintaining price stability across the 20 member countries that use the euro. It regularly conducts and publishes the Consumer Expectations Survey to gather household perspectives on inflation, income, spending, economic growth, and housing. The August 2026 edition of this survey was released on 18 September 2026, showing stable or modestly changed consumer outlooks across most metrics. Release Timeline: The September 2026 Consumer Expectations Survey results are scheduled for publication on 23 October 2026. Survey Methodology: The ECB Consumer Expectations Survey is a monthly online poll of approximately 19,000 adult consumers across 11 euro area countries, with results used for policy analysis and complementing other ECB data sources.
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