Meanwhile, the indicator for the current economic situation in the Eurozone has sunk by a dramatic 16.2 points to a level of 39.9 points. This decline in the outlook for the Eurozone can largely be attributed to a far more pessimistic assessment of the Italian economy. Economic expectations for Italy fell 31.7 points to a level of minus 48.4 points, while the assessment of the current situation in Italy saw a 14.3-point drop down to minus 32.8 points.
ZEW report shows major Slump in Economic Outlook
The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany recorded a decrease of 7.9 points in June 2018 and now stands at minus 16.1 points. This is the lowest reading since September 2012 and well below the long-term average of 23.3 points. The assessment of the current economic situation in Germany decreased by 6.8 points, leaving the corresponding indicator at 80.6 points.
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