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
59.6
Forecast
15.9
Previous
45.8
Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
May 2024
47.1
46.9
42.9
Apr 2024
42.9
42.7
31.7
Mar 2024
31.7
—
19.9
Feb 2024
19.9
—
15.2
Jan 2024
15.2
—
12.8
Dec 2023
12.8
4.3
9.8
Nov 2023
9.8
-6.2
-1.1
Oct 2023
-1.1
-11.9
-11.4
Sep 2023
-11.4
-13.5
-12.3
Aug 2023
-12.3
-11.6
-14.7
Jul 2023
-14.7
-9.6
-8.5
Jun 2023
-8.5
-3.3
-10.7
May 2023
-10.7
8.6
4.1
Apr 2023
4.1
20.6
13.0
Mar 2023
13.0
22.6
28.1
Feb 2023
28.1
-3.2
16.9
Jan 2023
16.9
-30.0
-23.3
Dec 2022
-23.3
-48.1
-36.7
Nov 2022
-36.7
-61.2
-59.2
Oct 2022
-59.2
-59.4
-61.9