(Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - Milano,12 mag - Economic sentiment in Germany improved in May, rising to -10.2 from -17.2 in April, according to the monthly indicator from economic research institute ZEW.

Assessments of the current economic situation in Germany instead worsened, falling by 4.1 points to -77.8 points.

'Expectations are improving but stay in negative territory," commented Achim Wambach, ZEW's president. "The financial market experts are hoping that the Iran war will end soon.

Nevertheless, weak industrial production, rising energy prices and an inflation rate that exceeds the two-per-cent mark continue to burden the German economy. There is cautious hope for a potential recovery in the second half of 2026, provided that the Middle East conflict eases and the government's economic stimulus measures are having an.

effect."

(RADIOCOR) 12-05-26 11:27:36 (0313) 5 NNNN