The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany has risen by 77.7 points in April 2020, now being valued at 28.2 points. The assessment of the current economic situation, however, has worsened dramatically, with the corresponding indicator dropping to a new reading of minus 91.5 points, 48.4 points lower than in March. This constellation of values currently witnessed for expectations and the assessment of the current situation roughly corresponds to that seen in April/May 2009 during the financial crisis. “The financial market experts are beginning to see a light at the end of the very long tunnel. The results of ... (full story)