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Germany’s ZEW Economic Sentiment Index dropped to -17.2 in April, missing the consensus estimate of -5. The April reading declined steeply from March’s -0.5, marking a 16.7-point decrease month-over-month. This marks a significant deterioration after a brief period of relative stability near zero. The decline was driven primarily by worsening expectations for the German economy amid ongoing global uncertainties. Compared to the 12-month average, April’s figure is well below trend and signals renewed pessimism among financial market experts. Investors now await further economic data and the European Central Bank’s upcoming policy decisions for additional direction. Updated 4/21/26
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European Union Government Budget to GDP actual -2.9 vs -3.2 expected and -3 prior.
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UK Core Inflation Rate YoY rose to 3.2% in February 2026, beating the 3.1% estimate and up from January’s 3.1%, halting a recent easing trend. The increase signals persistent price pressures above the Bank of England’s …
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