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Germany ZEW Economic Sentiment Rises To 10.5 In June

Germany’s ZEW Economic Sentiment Index climbed to 10.5 in June, beating the consensus forecast of -6. The reading marked a sharp improvement from May’s -10.2, a 20.7‑point increase that brought the indicator back into positive territory. Crossing above the 0 threshold signals a shift toward optimism among financial analysts after several months of negative readings. The rebound was driven mainly by improved expectations for export‑oriented industries and easing concerns over domestic demand. Compared with the 12‑month average, which has remained in negative territory, June’s result reflects a notable recovery in sentiment as inflation pressures moderate and the euro area outlook stabilizes. Markets showed a muted response, with the euro holding steady as investors awaited upcoming eurozone PMI data and European Central Bank communications later in the week. Updated 6/16/26