German consumer confidence for August improved as cooling inflation boosted income expectations of households, survey data published by the market research group GfK showed on Thursday.
The consumer sentiment index rose to -24.4 from a revised -25.2 in July. The score was seen at -24.7.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.