Germany's economic sentiment plunges due to US reciprocal tariffs: ZEW
Germany’s economic sentiment fell sharply in April 2025, plunging 65.6 points to minus 14.0—the steepest drop since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, as per ZEW. While the current situation slightly improved to minus 81.2, outlook remains bleak. Export-driven sectors are hit hard. Eurozone sentiment also dropped, down 58.3 points to minus 18.5.
Germany’s economic sentiment fell sharply in April 2025, plunging 65.6 points to minus 14.0—the steepest drop since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, as per ZEW.
While the current situation slightly improved to minus 81.2, outlook remains bleak.
Export-driven sectors are hit hard.
Eurozone sentiment also dropped, down 58.3 points to minus 18.5.
