Germany’s economic sentiment deteriorated further in June, as the ZEW Current Conditions Index fell to -81.0, down from -77.8 in May 2026. The fresh reading, updated on 16 June 2026, underscores ongoing weakness in the eurozone’s largest economy.
The deeper negative level of the index signals that financial market experts are increasingly pessimistic about Germany’s present economic situation. The move from May to June suggests that underlying challenges, such as subdued domestic activity or external headwinds, continue to weigh on current conditions, keeping expectations for a near-term turnaround muted.
