Germany’s economic sentiment plunged in March 2026, with the ZEW index falling 58.8 points to -0.5 amid Middle East tensions driving energy and inflation concerns.
While the current situation improved slightly to -62.9, it remained weak.
Around 80 per cent expect rising inflation.
Eurozone sentiment also declined sharply, with expectations at -8.5 and conditions worsening to -29.9.
While the current situation improved slightly to -62.9, it remained weak.
Around 80 per cent expect rising inflation.
Eurozone sentiment also declined sharply, with expectations at -8.5 and conditions worsening to -29.9.
