- Prior -47.6
- Outlook -61.9 vs -60.0 expected
- Prior -55.3
That's a poor report as economic sentiment worsened again in September with ZEW noting that energy shortages ahead of the winter has made expectations even more negative for large parts of the German industry. Adding that latest figures have already showed a decline in incoming orders, production, and exports with the less favourable growth in China also having an impact.