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Germany's Economic Sentiment Dips Amid Policy Doubts

11/12/2025

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The ZEW economic sentiment index for November fell to 38.5 from 39.3 in October, while analysts had expected 41.
The current conditions index dropped to minus 78.7.
ZEW president Achim Wambach cited a lack of confidence in Germany's economic policy to address key issues.
Public spending on defense and infrastructure is rising, but structural problems persist.
The index reflects expectations from about 350 analysts in the financial and industrial sectors.

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The ZEW economic sentiment index for November fell to 38.5 from 39.3 in October, while analysts had expected 41.
The current conditions index dropped to minus 78.7.
ZEW president Achim Wambach cited a lack of confidence in Germany's economic policy to address key issues.
Public spending on defense and infrastructure is rising, but structural problems persist.
The index reflects expectations from about 350 analysts in the financial and industrial sectors.