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Alarming Drop in US Consumer Confidence Signals Looming Recession Amid Inflation Fears

US consumer confidence sharply declines in April, hitting a low not seen since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Expectations Index at a 13-year low, signaling pote...

German Business Climate Shows Slight Improvement in April, Surpassing Expectations

The German business climate improved slightly in April, with the Business Climate Index rising to 86.9, surpassing expectations. While current assessments grew more positive, expec...

German Business Climate Shows Resilience with Slight Improvement in April, Beating Expectations

The German business climate improved slightly in April, with the Business Climate Index rising to 86.9, exceeding expectations. While current assessments are more positive, future ...

Post-Election Stability in Germany: Consumer Sentiment Holds Steady Amid Economic Uncertainties

Germany's consumer sentiment remains steady post-election, with a slight improvement in economic and income expectations overshadowed by increased saving intentions, reflecting ong...

Post-Election Stability: German Consumer Confidence Holds Steady Amid Rising Savings

German consumer confidence remains stable post-election, with a slight improvement in the Consumer Climate Index. However, increased saving intentions highlight underlying consumer...

Post-Election Stability: German Consumer Confidence Holds Steady Amid Mixed Signals

German consumer confidence remains steady post-election, with slight optimism in income and economic prospects offset by increased saving intentions, reflecting underlying uncertai...

February Sees a Dip in US Small Business Optimism, NFIB Reports

US small business optimism fell in February, with the NFIB reporting a 2.1-point drop in the optimism index to 100.7, below expectations. Economic improvement expectations and expa...

March Sees Significant Boost in Eurozone Investor Confidence, Surpassing Expectations

Eurozone investor confidence saw a significant rise in March, exceeding expectations. Germany led the surge with a 26.3-point increase in investor expectations, marking a third con...

Eurozone Investor Confidence Skyrockets in March, Led by Germany's Optimism

Investor confidence in the Eurozone significantly improved in March, with a notable rise in Germany. The confidence indicator exceeded expectations, showcasing a positive outlook f...

February Sees a Surge in Eurozone Investor Confidence: A Positive Turn?

Investor confidence in the euro area improved in February, with the confidence indicator increasing by five points to negative 12.7. The economic expectations index rose above zero...