05 September 2026
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According to the sentix economic indices, the German economy is in surprisingly good shape at the start of Sep-tember. The business climate index has risen by a substantial 11.5 points to its highest level since May 2023. The eurozone is also benefiting from the recovery of the eurozone’s largest economy. The sentix Overall Economic Index stands at +5.1 points, its highest level since February 2022. That’s the fifth consecutive rise! Eastern Eu-rope is also showing signs of recovery. Here too, the Overall Index has risen for the fifth time in a row.

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09 August 2026
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The sentix Economic Sentiment Index for the eurozone continued its recovery in August. With its fourth consecutive rise, the overall index improved by 4.0 points to +0.9 points, returning to positive territory. The assessment of the current situation, in particular, rose sharply, whilst expectations rose only slightly to +10.3 points. Germany, too, is showing further progress. Economic expectations have risen to their highest level since February 2026. At the same time, the current situation has improved significantly, though at -28.3 points it remains clearly in negative territory. Globally, the economic outlook remains favourable. The sentix Global Aggregate rose by 1.4 points to +14.7 points, signalling a broad-based economic recovery. Almost all regions are showing growth – Japan is the only exception.

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05 July 2026
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The sentix Economic Sentiment Index is sending out a positive signal in July: the economic outlook for the euro-zone is brightening noticeably, underpinned by a marked improvement in expectations and growing investor confidence. Germany, in particular, is providing a boost, as the latest political measures appear to be building confidence and noticeably lifting sentiment. A broad-based upturn is also evident globally: all economic regions are growing, whilst the Eurozone and Germany – previously sources of pressure – are now also contributing to the recovery. This further reinforces the signs of a dynamic global economic recovery.

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07 June 2026
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Following the sharp downturn in economic sentiment in March and April 2026, triggered by the fallout from the war in Iran and the surge in crude oil prices, the sentix economic indices are now continuing their recovery for the second month in a row. Concerns about a significant economic slowdown have thus eased noticeably. The upward trend is being driven primarily by the US and Asia, where economic prospects are brightening particularly markedly and giving the global economy fresh impetus. The eurozone is also benefiting from this positive international environment, although the recovery here is less dynamic than in the leading economic regions. Germany remains the weakest link in the chain: the persistently subdued economic performance is not only weighing on the domestic economy but is also acting as a brake on the recovery of the entire eurozone.

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