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First mover with first indication after the start of the Iran war

08 March 2026
Posted in sentix Economic News

The sentix economic index provides an initial assessment of economic development following the outbreak of the Iran war. After three consecutive improvements, the overall index for the eurozone fell by 7.3 points to -3.1, calling the recent upturn into question. Germany is also affected: the sentix economic index fell by 5.2 points to -12.1, signalling a renewed downturn after the recent glimmer of hope. Global sentiment is also deteriorating. All regions of the world are experiencing pressure on their assessment of the current situation and their expecta-tions. The sentix Global Aggregate loses 5.5 points to +9.7, while global expectations reach their lowest level since September 2025 at 7.2 points.

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Another silver lining on the horizon

09 February 2026
Posted in sentix Economic News

At the beginning of February, the sentix economic indices are showing a silver lining for the eurozone economy. The sentix overall economic index rose for the third time in a row to +4.2 points – a substantial increase of six index points. Despite discussions about a gas shortage, the investors surveyed by sentix are also extremely confident about the German economy. Internationally, the Asian region remains the main driver of the current global upturn. Eastern Europe and Latin America are also keeping pace. The US, on the other hand, is relatively weak.

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Hopeful start to the year – global stabilisation continues

11 January 2026
Posted in sentix Economic News

Investors are starting the new year 2026 with optimism. The sentix economic index shows an improvement in sentiment in almost all regions of the world covered. While the eurozone, and Germany in particular, continue to struggle with structural challenges but are showing signs of bottoming out, the US and, in particular, the Asia re-gion are providing new impetus for growth.

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Differences of opinion

07 December 2025
Posted in sentix Economic News

How is the global economy doing? The global aggregate of the sentix indices rose by 2.3 points to 10.4 points, its highest level since June 2024. This improvement is driven by Eastern Europe, Latin America and Asia excluding Japan, i.e. primarily China. Investors are also taking a more positive view of the US following the end of the US shutdown. However, there is a clear difference of opinion among investors as to whether the eurozone can also participate in a global upturn. While institutional investors are optimistic, private investors are appalled by what they perceive to be the reality of everyday life.

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Doldrums in the eurozone, rays of hope in Asia

09 November 2025
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Despite isolated rays of hope from Asia, the global economic situation remains mixed in November, with the eu-rozone in particular showing renewed weakness. The overall indicator for Eurozone falls by 2.0 points to -7.4. Both the current situation and investor expectations are deteriorating. In Germany, downward forces are prevail-ing: the index fell by 2.4 points, driven by a decline in expectations (-3.3 points). In Asia, on the other hand, op-timism prevails. Japan recorded its third consecutive increase, and the Asian region excluding Japan also remains clearly on course for growth. The US, on the other hand, continues to tread water, weighed down by the effects of the ongoing government shutdown.

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