Euro block economic sentiment seen up at 17-month high

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Economic sentiment in the Euro block probably advanced to the highest point in 17 months this month, adding to case that Euro area's recovery is improving from a record-long recession. The economic confidence index increased from 92.5 last month to 93.8 in August, while unemployment rate probably remained at a record high of 12.1 % in July.