Germany’s ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment fell to 28.1 in October, down from September’s seven-month high of 34.7 and below market expectations of 30, reflecting renewed concerns over the strength of the recovery. ZEW President Achim Wambach noted that the economy is gradually emerging from stagnation, but the recovery remains fragile as high energy prices weigh on household purchasing power, raise production costs and keep inflation elevated. By sectors, banks and insurance companies recorded sharp declines of 18.4 and 9.0 points, respectively, although their readings remained firmly positive. Sentiment also deteriorated in services, falling 6.8 points, and telecommunications, down 8.2 points, while the outlook for private consumption weakened. In contrast, steel and metal production and electrical engineering provided positive momentum. Meanwhile, the assessment of current economic conditions improved significantly, rising 11.2 points to -35.9, its highest level since May 2023. source: Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW)
ZEW Economic Sentiment Index in Germany decreased to 28.10 points in October from 34.70 points in September of 2026. ZEW Economic Sentiment Index in Germany averaged 21.32 points from 1991 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 89.60 points in January of 2000 and a record low of -63.90 points in July of 2008. This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany Zew Economic Sentiment Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Germany ZEW Economic Sentiment Index - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.
ZEW Economic Sentiment Index in Germany decreased to 28.10 points in October from 34.70 points in September of 2026. ZEW Economic Sentiment Index in Germany is expected to be 20.00 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Germany ZEW Economic Sentiment Index is projected to trend around 25.00 points in 2027 and 30.00 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.