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
Jan 2016
10.2
—
16.1
Dec 2015
16.1
—
10.4
Nov 2015
10.4
—
1.9
Oct 2015
1.9
—
12.1
Sep 2015
12.1
—
25.0
Aug 2015
25.0
—
29.7
Jul 2015
29.7
—
31.5
Jun 2015
31.5
—
41.9
May 2015
41.9
—
53.3
Apr 2015
53.3
—
54.8
Mar 2015
54.8
—
53.0
Feb 2015
53.0
—
48.4
Jan 2015
48.4
—
34.9
Dec 2014
34.9
—
11.5
Nov 2014
11.5
—
-3.6
Oct 2014
-3.6
—
6.9
Sep 2014
6.9
—
8.6
Aug 2014
8.6
—
27.1
Jul 2014
27.1
—
29.8
Jun 2014
29.8
—
33.1