Economic sentiment jumped in the eurozone in June to reach its highest level since a year before the financial crisis, according to monthly data released by the European Commission on Thursday. The Economic Sentiment Indicator, which reflects optimism among eurozone businesses and consumers, rose to 111.1 from 109.2 in May, compared with expectations of a rise to 109.5. The June reading was the highest since August 2007.
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