ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment falls sharply
German economy faces potential recession
16 May, 14:31The current sentiment indicator in Germany is 9.4 points negative. However, the eurozone situation indicator has improved slightly, rising by 2.7 points to a new reading of minus 27.5 points. Financial market analysts predict that the already unfavorable economic situation will worsen over the next six months, potentially pushing the German economy into a mild recession.
The decline in sentiment can be attributed in part to expectations of interest rate hikes by the European Central Bank (ECB). Furthermore, the possibility of a US default in the coming weeks has heightened uncertainty about global economic prospects. (ANSA).