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  1. Research // 20.09.2005

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment - Political Uncertainty Depresses Sentiment

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany decreases by a substantial -11.4 points in September. Standing at +38.6 points versus +50.0 points in August, it is still above its historical average of…
  2. Research // 14.09.2005

    Progtrans/ZEW Transport Market Barometer - Rising Optimism in the German Transport Industry Despite Oil Price Increases

    Despite growing oil prices, the mood in the German transport industry seems to be brightening up again. This is the result of the Transport Market Barometer published on a quarterly basis by progtrans, Basel,…
  3. Research // 13.09.2005

    ZEW President Franz Presents Strategy Paper – On the Road to Increased Growth and Employment in Germany

    Germany is facing immense problems, especially with regard to the current misery in the labour market. The government that will be formed after the coming Bundestag elections will have to tackle these…
  4. Research // 07.09.2005

    Expert Survey Within the ZEW Financial Market Test – Analysts Expect Positive Reactions From the Stock Market Under a Conservative-Liberal Coalition Government

    In the federal elections on September 18th, German citizens will decide who sets the political and economic course in Germany over the coming four years. Financial experts forecast that a coalition government…
  5. Research // 23.08.2005

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment - Indicator Continues to Rise

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany rises by a substantial +13.0 points in August. Standing at +50.0 points compared with +37.0 points in July, it is again clearly above its historical average…
  6. Research // 17.08.2005

    ZEW Energy Market Barometer - Increased Willingness to Invest in Power Plants

    The willingness to invest in new power plants has increased over the past eighteen months. Investing in new and existing electricity grids, however, seems to be considered less attractive. In Germany, chances…
  7. Research // 02.08.2005

    ZEW Energy Market Barometer - Increase in Natural Gas Prices Expected

    In Germany, prices for natural gas will likely rise over the coming six months. Coal prices, by contrast, are expected to remain stable.
  8. Research // 21.07.2005

    ZEW Survey on Important Financial Market Values – Banks Expect Slight Changes in Interest Rates, DAX and Euro Exchange Rates by the End of the Year

    Capital markets are expected to remain rather calm in the coming six months. Neither short-term interest rates nor the DAX or euro exchange rates are to display any major changes. These are the findings of the…
  9. Research // 19.07.2005

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment July 2005 - Indicator Rises Significantly

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany rises in July by a substantial +17.5 points. At its current level of +37.0 points, compared with +19.5 points in June, the indicator again stands slightly…
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