The German research group Sentix has recorded a significant improvement in the eurozone investor sentiment. The index rose to 0.2 points in June from -8.1 points in May, exceeding analysts' forecasts of -6.0 points. It was the first positive reading this year, signaling rising investor confidence in the region's economic outlook.
At the same time, the economic expectations index, which reflects market participants' forecasts for the near future, also showed positive dynamics. In the eurozone, the gauge rose to 14.3. Sentix experts attribute this to easing concerns about US tariff policies, as well as hopes for reduced tensions in the region's east.
In Germany, the eurozone's largest economy, the sentiment index remains negative (-5.9) but is improving due to expectations regarding the new government's policies. The current assessment of the German economy also improved for the fourth consecutive month, despite remaining negative (-26.8).
According to Sentix, Germany, which previously slowed down the eurozone's progress, is now driving positive change and favorably impacting neighboring countries.