Improved business sentiment in Germany

According to the Tuesday published datas of the ZEW economic research institute; business sentiment in Germany has improved in January.

After a steady decline, the next half-year forward-looking expectations index increased in January, similar to December. The index – although it is still in the negative range – became minus 21.6 points. The index is the highest since last July.
The assessment of the current situation index also improved to 28.4 points from the 26.8 points of the previous month. Analysts expected 24.1 points. (MTI)