Key facts
- Investor morale in the euro zone rose to -3.1 points in July.
- Euro zone investor morale was -13.4 points in June.
- German economic expectations turned positive in July for the first time since March.
- German industrial orders rose 1.9% in May.
- Excluding large orders, German new industrial orders rose 1.0% in May.
- German manufacturing orders increased by 1.1% in September 2025.
- German manufacturing turnover declined in September 2025.
Investor morale in the euro zone experienced a substantial improvement in July, with the Sentix survey reporting a rise to -3.1 points. This figure represents a significant jump from the -13.4 points recorded in June and surpassed the expectations of analysts. The survey highlights a growing confidence among investors, with particular strength observed in Germany. In Germany, economic expectations shifted to positive territory for the first time since March, signaling a more optimistic outlook.