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2026.01.2010:20:39UTC+00German Investor Morale Surges to Over Four-Year High

In January 2026, Germany's ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment surged to 59.6, reaching its highest level since July 2021 and exceeding market projections of 50. This rise reflects investor optimism that 2026 may mark a pivotal moment for the economy. The recently concluded Mercosur trade agreement is anticipated to boost prospects for export-driven sectors, despite ongoing uncertainties regarding US trade policy that continue to pose challenges for exporters. Industries focused on exports have demonstrated significant improvements. Sentiment in the steel and metal sectors, along with mechanical engineering, increased by 18.2 and 22.7 points, respectively. The automotive sector saw its balance rise by 16.5 points to -5.5, while the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, as well as electrical engineering, experienced gains of 12.4 and 14.0 points. The evaluation of the current economic conditions also improved, with the index advancing 8.3 points to -72.7, surpassing expectations of -75.5.

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