Track GE ZEW Economic Sentiment for early signals of Germany's economic trends. Indicates investor optimism or pessimism.
This is a key indicator of economic health, as it reflects the views of informed investors and analysts. Shifts in their sentiment can provide early insights into upcoming economic trends. A value above 0.0 signifies optimism, while a value below indicates pessimism.
What it Measures
It assesses the level of a diffusion index derived from surveys of German institutional investors and analysts.
Usual Effect
'Actual' results exceeding 'Forecast' are positive for the currency.
Source & Frequency
ZEW (latest release) - https://www.zew.de/en • This data is typically released on a monthly basis, falling on the second or third Tuesday of the month.
How Data is Derived
Survey of about 160 German institutional investors and analysts which asks respondents to rate the relative 6-month economic outlook for Germany
Also Known As
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Acronym
Zentrum fur Europaische Wirtschaftsforschung (ZEW)