BERLIN (Reuters) – Investor sentiment in the euro zone improved more than expected in October, according to a survey on Monday, as global economic sentiment improved despite the U.S. shutdown that began on October 1.
The Sentix Eurozone index rose from -9.2 in September to -5.4 in October, beating the -8.5 forecast of analysts polled by Reuters.
The survey of 1,138 investors conducted from October 2 to 4 showed that the assessment of the current situation improved from -18.8 in September to -16.0 in October.
Economic expectations for the next six months rose more sharply, from 0.8 in September to 5.8 in October.
The survey found that concerns about the U.S. economy, combined with recessionary trends in the euro zone, caused investors to react somewhat pessimistically last month.
So far, the shutdown in the United States has hardly worried investors, with data reflecting hopes of a quick end, according to the survey.
In Germany, Europe’s largest economy, the overall index improved by 4.2 points to -17.9, with expectations rising by 6.3 points to 2.8, although the current situation stands at -36.5 points, clearly in recession territory.
“Without lasting improvement in framework conditions and with only armaments, it will be difficult to restart a recovery,” Sentix said.
(Ludwig Burger, Mara Vîlcu for the , edited by Augustin Turpin)
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