Investor confidence in Germany improved more than expected in June underpinned by rising consumer demand and spending plans of the new government, a monthly survey conducted by the think tank ZEW showed on Tuesday.
The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment surged to a three-month high of 47.5 in June from 25.2 in the previous month. The score was seen at 34.8. The assessment of the current situation also strengthened the most since April 2023. The corresponding index rose to -72.0 from -82.0 in the previous month.
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June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.