Country: DE | Published: 2026-09-16
German markets are digesting a mixed sentiment picture, with the ZEW survey showing investor morale edging up but falling short of expectations, while wholesale prices posted their
German markets are digesting a mixed sentiment picture, with the ZEW survey showing investor morale edging up but falling short of expectations, while wholesale prices posted their fastest rise in over three years on energy costs. Chancellor Merz is promising relief "soon" as fuel prices hit record levels, keeping consumer cost pressure in focus. On the geopolitical front, Germany and the US signed an agreement to deepen defense industry cooperation and discussed NATO commitments, adding a fiscal spending dimension to the outlook.