The ZEW Economic Expectations for Germany have worsened once again in June 2014. The respective indicator has lost 3.3 points. Now standing at 29.8 points (long-term average: 24.7 points), the indicator has decreased for the sixth time in a row. The recent decrease, however, was notably less significant than the May decrease, when the indicator lost more than ten points. "The German economy is currently in a very good shape, but further increases are becoming more difficult. We had a strong first quarter in 2014 due to favourable weather conditions, but signs are that the second quarter will be weaker. This trend ... (full story)