Key facts
- German investor morale rose to 34.7 in September, below the expected 40.0.
- The ZEW indicator of economic sentiment remained stable in September.
- The assessment of the current economic situation improved significantly, driven by fiscal measures and export momentum.
German investor morale increased to 34.7 points in September, according to data released by the ZEW economic institute. This figure fell short of the 40.0 points that analysts polled by Reuters had anticipated. The previous month's reading was 34.2 points. ZEW president Achim Wambach stated that while the assessment of the current economic situation improved significantly, driven by fiscal measures and export momentum, considerable risks remain from high energy prices and hybrid attacks.