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Euro-zone banks back in the spotlight

The past week’s data have added to concerns that strains in the region’s periphery are spreading to broader economic activity. While business sentiment remains consistent with a continued recovery for now, recent falls are worrying and the decline in consumer sentiment has further dented hopes that the recovery might spread to the consumer sector.

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