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German investor confidence dipped in Feb 2026 but stayed positive, driven by strong export sectors despite ongoing structural challenges.
German investor sentiment fell to 58.3 in February 2026, below the expected 65.2, though still above the 50 threshold indicating optimism, according to the ZEW institute.
The current economic situation improved slightly, reaching -65.9.
Export-oriented industries like chemicals, pharmaceuticals, steel, metal production, and mechanical engineering showed stronger outlooks, supported by better-than-expected orders in late 2025.
Despite cautious optimism, structural challenges in industry and private investment persist, with weaker conditions in banking, insurance, and IT.
ZEW President Achim Wambach emphasized the fragile recovery and the need for reforms to improve Germany’s business environment.
La confianza de los inversores alemanes se desplomó en febrero de 2026, pero se mantuvo positiva, impulsada por fuertes sectores de exportación a pesar de los desafíos estructurales en curso.