ZEW Economic Sentiment Indicator is calculated monthly by the Center of European Economic Research on the basis of a survey of around 300 experts from banks, insurance companies and financial departments of corporations. The survey participants are asked about their expectations concerning the economy, inflation rates, interest rates, stock markets, and oil prices for the next six months. The index reflects the sentiment of institutional investors. Index growth may have a positive impact on euro quotes.
ZEW Germany Economic Sentiment Indicator
Last release
Actual
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Forecast
-5.8
Previous
34.2
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Actual
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Previous
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Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
Jan 2010
47.2
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50.4
Dec 2009
50.4
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51.1
Nov 2009
51.1
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56.0
Oct 2009
56.0
—
57.7
Sep 2009
57.7
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56.1
Aug 2009
56.1
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39.5
Jul 2009
39.5
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44.8
Jun 2009
44.8
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31.1
May 2009
31.1
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13.0
Apr 2009
13.0
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-3.5
Mar 2009
-3.5
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-5.8
Feb 2009
-5.8
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-31.0
Jan 2009
-31.0
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-45.2
Dec 2008
-45.2
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-53.0
Nov 2008
-53.0
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-63.0
Oct 2008
-63.0
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-41.0
Sep 2008
-41.0
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-55.5
Aug 2008
-55.5
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-63.9
Jul 2008
-63.9
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-52.4
Jun 2008
-52.4
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-41.4