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  1. Research // 13.01.2014

    Energy-Efficient Production Technologies Open up Opportunities for more Climate Protection

    In the period between 1995 and 2007, energy efficiency, i.e. a more economical use of resources producing emissions, was improved by 18 per cent globally. This is an important contribution to climate…
  2. China Economic Panel // 08.01.2014

    China Economic Panel (CEP) by ZEW and Fudan-University - Economic Outlook for China declines slightly

    In the current survey (Dec. 16, 2013 to Jan. 2, 2014) the CEP-Indicator of Economic Sentiment for China worsened slightly by 6.4 points reaching a value of 24.4 points. The CEP-Indicator captures the…
  3. Research // 20.12.2013

    Special Question of the ZEW Financial Market Survey: Lower Demand for Corporate and Government Bonds in 2014

    Demand for corporate and government bonds continues to dwindle in 2014. Stocks as a capital investment are likewise expected to become less attractive. By contrast, raw materials are gaining importance as…
  4. ZEW/Prognos Survey // 19.12.2013

    ZEW/Progtrans-Transportmarktbarometer - Freight Transportation Prices Expected to Rise until Mid-2014

    The sentiment in the German transport sector shows a further improvement. Freight volumes are expected to rise or at least remain at the same level in almost all transport sectors and traffic relations for the…
  5. CEE Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 19.12.2013

    ZEW-Erste Group Bank Economic Sentiment Indicator for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) - Economic Expectations Decline Slightly

    In December 2013 economic expectations for Central and Eastern Europe including Turkey (CEE) have slightly decreased. The ZEW-Erste Group Bank Economic Sentiment Indicator for the CEE region has lost 4.1 points…
  6. CH Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 18.12.2013

    ZEW-CS Financial Market Test Switzerland - Positive Economic Outlook only Dampened by Stock Market Expectations

    In December 2013 economic expectations for Switzerland have increased by 7.8 points. Accordingly, the ZEW-CS-Indicator of economic expectations has reached the 39.4 points-mark. This level was reached for the…
  7. Research // 12.12.2013

    ZEW-PwC Indicator of Economic Sentiment China - Favourable Prospects for Trading Activities of German Businesses in China

    Favourable prospects for German businesses active in China: Trading activities and German exports to China will develop positively until mid-2014. This development is closely connected to the expected rise in…