Country: DE | Published: 2026-09-15
German investor morale stabilized in September, with the ZEW survey showing sentiment holding steady though the improvement came in below expectations. Wholesale price data continu
German investor morale stabilized in September, with the ZEW survey showing sentiment holding steady though the improvement came in below expectations. Wholesale price data continues to feed inflation concerns, and European shares slipped as banking stocks dragged and oil-driven price worries weighed on the broader market. On the political side, Chancellor Merz is promising relief "soon" as fuel costs hit record levels, while reports of a plan to buy US missiles amid Iran tensions add a defense spending angle to the fiscal picture.