German investor sentiment improved more than expected in May, according to a survey released by the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.
Source: Sharecast
The economic sentiment index rose to 25.2 from -14 in April, coming in above expectations for a reading of 11.9.
Meanwhile, the current situation index declined to -82 in May from -81.2 the month before.
ZEW president professor Achim Wambach said: "Expectations are brightening. The ZEW indicator sees a major improvement in May 2025 and compensates for part of the losses observed in the April survey.
"With a new government in place, some progress in the tariff disputes and a stabilising inflation rate, optimism has increased."
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