Germany’s consumer confidence showed a modest improvement in October 2026, according to the latest Thomson Reuters/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI) data.
The index rose to 42.37 in October, up from 41.42 in September 2026, signaling a slight uptick in German households’ assessment of economic and personal financial conditions. While the level remains subdued, the month‑on‑month gain suggests a gradual strengthening in sentiment.
The updated figures, released on 15 October 2026, will be closely watched by market participants and policymakers as they assess the resilience of domestic demand heading into the final quarter of the year.
