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2025-12-16 19:03:24
[German Investor Confidence Improves in December] ⑴ Germany's economic sentiment index rose sharply to 45.8 in December, the highest level in five months, higher than November's 38.5 and the market expectation of 38.5. ⑵ The automotive industry (up 7.7 points to -22) and other export-oriented industries, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and metal production, all saw improved sentiment. ⑶ Professor Ashim Wambach, Chairman of the Centre for European Economic Research, said: "Expectations have become more positive. After three years of economic stagnation, the possibility of economic recovery is high, which is reflected in sentiment indicators. Expansionary fiscal policies will provide new impetus to the German economy. However, the recovery remains fragile. Measures to address ongoing trade conflicts, geopolitical tensions, and underinvestment are likely to be included in the 2026 reform agenda." ⑷ On the other hand, the assessment indicator of the current situation deteriorated to -81, the lowest since May, compared to -78.7 in April and a market expectation of -80.
