Economic confidence in the Euro-Zone fell to its lowest level since recordkeeping began in 1985 as the index plunged to 67.1 from 74.9 in November. As a result, the consumer confidence index slipped to -30 from -25 amid expectations for a 1 point drop to -26, while sentiment among businesses fell to -3.17 from a revised reading of -2.10 in the previous month. Furthermore, industrial confidence also reached a record low during the month as the indicator dipped to -33 from -25, and was followed by a bigger-than-expected drop in the services index. The data reflects a dour outlook for the 16 economies operating under the euro, and may lead the European Central Bank to ease policy further over the coming months as growth prospects deteriorate at a record pace.