German Business And Consumer Sentiment
What is this
This trend centers on German business and consumer sentiment as measured by OECD indicators, with signals highlighting fluctuating levels of confidence. It reflects the broader economic mood in Germany, oscillating between negative and occasional positive readings.
Why it matters
Business and consumer confidence in Germany is a key indicator for European economic performance, influencing investment decisions and policymaking. Shifts in sentiment can serve as early warning signals for economic downturns or recoveries, attracting attention from macro investors and policymakers alike.
Investment angle
Investors might focus on macroeconomic trading strategies, ETFs tracking European or German indices, or companies with significant exposure to the German market. Additionally, opportunities exist for fixed income instruments sensitive to shifts in economic sentiment.
Useful as a macroeconomic gauge with indirect investment implications; investability: 5/10.
History
| date | signals | new | substance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-02 | 5 | 100% | |
| 2026-04-12 | 8 | +3 | 100% |
| 2026-04-21 | 8 | +0 | 100% |
| 2026-04-29 | 8 | +0 | 100% |
| 2026-05-08 | 12 | +4 | 100% |
| 2026-05-19 | 12 | +0 | 100% |
| 2026-05-28 | 12 | +0 | 100% |
| 2026-06-05 | 12 | +0 | 100% |
| 2026-06-14 | 12 | +0 | 100% |
| 2026-06-23 | 12 | +0 | 100% |
| 2026-07-02 | 19 | +7 | 100% |
| 2026-07-10 | 19 | +0 | 100% |
| 2026-07-19 | 19 | +0 | 100% |
| 2026-07-28 | 19 | +0 | 100% |
Evidence
- 2026-07-02OECD DataOECD Business Confidence (Germany): -13.50 · detail
- 2026-07-02OECD DataOECD Business Confidence (Germany): -29.80 · detail
- 2026-07-02OECD DataOECD Business Confidence (Germany): 2.20 · detail
- 2026-07-02OECD DataOECD Business Confidence (Germany): -14.30 · detail
- 2026-07-01EU Open DataSpecial Eurobarometer EB050EP : EP Spring 2026 survey · detail
- 2026-07-01World BankEuro area — Inflation, consumer prices (annual %): 2.47 (2025) · detail
- 2026-07-01World BankEuro area — GDP Growth (annual %): 1.41 (2025) · detail
- 2026-05-07OECD DataOECD Composite Leading Indicator (France): 114.18 · detail
- 2026-05-07OECD DataOECD Composite Leading Indicator (Germany): 108.85 · detail
- 2026-05-07OECD DataOECD Composite Leading Indicator (Germany): 1.18 · detail
- 2026-05-07OECD DataOECD Composite Leading Indicator (France): 2.58 · detail
- 2026-04-08OECD DataOECD Composite Leading Indicator (Germany): 1.58 · detail
- 2026-04-08OECD DataOECD Composite Leading Indicator (Germany): 101.35 · detail
- 2026-04-08OECD DataOECD Composite Leading Indicator (Germany): 101.17 · detail
- 2026-04-02OECD DataOECD Business Confidence (Germany): -10.20 · detail
- 2026-04-02OECD DataOECD Consumer Confidence (Germany): -13.50 · detail
- 2026-04-02OECD DataOECD Business Confidence (Germany): -14.50 · detail
- 2026-04-02OECD DataOECD Business Confidence (Germany): -25.30 · detail
- 2026-04-02OECD DataOECD Business Confidence (Germany): 6.40 · detail