From Eurozone, on Tuesday, ZEW Economic Sentiment figures were released. The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany has declined in January 2016. The index has decreased by 5.9 points compared to the previous month, now standing at 10.2 points (long-term average: 24.7 points). Analysts were expecting even larger decline. The indicator has declined for the first time following two consecutive increases.
Financial market experts' sentiment concerning the economic development of the Eurozone has weakened.
ZEW’s Indicator of Economic Sentiment for the Eurozone has decreased by 11.2 points to a reading of 22.7 points. Gaining 2.1 points in January 2016, the indicator for the current situation in the euro area has climbed to a value of minus 7.5 points.
There will be no data releases from Eurozone tomorrow, so we can expect steadier European part of the session. In the US part of the session CPI, Building Permits and Housing Starts figures are scheduled for a release. Analysts predict no change in CPI. Building Permits are expected to decline to an annual rate of 1.20 million, while Housing Starts should increase to 1.19 million.
Figures to watch:
Building Permits/Housing Starts (Wednesday 14:30)
CPI (Wednesday 14:30)