The ZEW index, which measures confidence among German investors and analysts, rose to 59.6 in January. This is the highest level since mid-2021, notes Bloomberg.
“2026 could mark the turning point,” ZEW director Achim Wambach said in a statement.
The previous month, the index was at 45.8 and analysts' average forecast was that it would rise to 50.9, according to a compilation by the Bloomberg news agency.
