Sentix, a research company based in Frankfurt that studies market trends, has released data on the Eurozone General Investor Confidence Index for September.
According to the data, the Eurozone General Investor Confidence Index fell from 13.9 points in August to -15.4 points in September. This is the lowest level since January 2024, whereas expectations were for the index to rise to -12.5 points.
The Expectations Index, which measures investors’ sentiments for the next six months, improved from -8.8 to -8 points, while the Current Situation Index decreased from -19 to -22.5 points.
Sentix’s statement indicated that the Eurozone remains on the brink of recession, and the political and economic situation in Germany poses a significant burden for the entire Eurozone. In this context, the only hope for investors is the possibility of a supportive monetary policy.
The survey was conducted with the participation of 1,142 investors from September 5 to 9.
GERMAN ECONOMY
Meanwhile, for Germany, the largest economy in the Eurozone, the Sentix Investor Confidence Index fell to -34.7 points in September, a decrease of 4.6 points. This marks the third consecutive month of decline for the index, reaching its lowest value since October 2022. The Current Situation Index in Germany also dropped from -42.8 to -48 points, the lowest level since June 2020.
Sentix stated that the German economy is in a “free fall.”
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