Germany ZEW Economic Sentiment rose form 16.9 to 28.1 in February, above expectation of 22.8. Current Situation index rose from -58.6 to -45.1, above expectation of -50.0.
Eurozone ZEW Economic sentiment rose form 16.7 to 29.7, above expectation of 22.3. Current Situation Index rose 13.2 pts to -41.6.
ZEW President Professor Achim Wambach said: “Meanwhile a large fraction of the survey participants expects the economic situation to improve in six months’ time. However, the current situation is still assessed as relatively unfavourable.
“As in the previous month, the increase in expectations can be traced back to higher profit expectations in the energy- and export-oriented sectors as well as the consumer-related parts of the economy. Expectations for long-term interest rates are also rising and the banking sector indicator has reached its highest level since 2004.”
