Economy News German Consumer Confidence Improves Marginally, Defying Fragile Economy

Germany’s Consumer Confidence Rises, Matches Forecast

Germany’s GfK Consumer Confidence index improved to -23.2 from the previous -24.1, marking a positive change of 0.9 points. This indicates a ... Read More

German Consumer Sentiment Improves Slightly Heading Into Holidays, Survey Finds

BERLIN (Reuters) -Consumer sentiment in Germany is set to improve slightly in December as households show more willingness to spend money ahead of the holiday season, though less rosy income prospects ... Read More

German Financial Sentiment Improves Despite Uncertainty

Confidence in the German economy among financial analysts edged up this month, reflecting cautious resilience despite enduring uncertainty for firms, a survey said Tuesday. The ZEW Indicator of ... Read More

German Consumer Sentiment Returns to Worsening Trend

German consumer confidence sank to its lowest level since April, as income expectations slumped on the back of continued geopolitical uncertainty and higher inflation. The consumer-climate index ... Read More

Consumer confidence remains fragile, new economic survey data shows

Consumer sentiment around the U.S. dipped in October, sinking to a five-month low as Americans fret over a stalling job market and stubbornly high inflation, new private economic data shows. The ... Read More

German Business Confidence Jumps to Highest Level Since 2022

German business confidence improved to its highest level since 2022 at the start of the fourth quarter, bolstering hopes that Europe’s largest economy is finally emerging from two years of contraction ... Read More