The German economy has received a welcome boost as the ZEW Economic Sentiment Index climbed to 13.1 points in October 2024. This marks a significant jump from September’s 3.6 points, surpassing economists’ predictions of 9.0 points. The unexpected rise has sparked cautious optimism among observers of Europe’s largest economy. Several factors have contributed to this […]
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