📈 Economy · Next Week

ZEW Economic Expectations Germany July 2026 (released July 21, 11:05 AM CET) remain positive (above 0) for the second consecutive month

Pending ✦ AI-generated prediction Published on 12. July 2026 · Predicted for 21. July 2026 · Based on: Historical Cycle

Probability

67%

ZEW publishes its monthly expectations indicator for Germany on July 21, 2026. June 2026: +10.5 (jumped +20.7 pts), the first positive reading since the Middle East conflict erupted in March. No Polymarket/Kalshi market. Drivers for another positive reading: expected Iran resolution eases energy prices, auto (+21.9 pts) and pharma (+16 pts) recovery. Risks: ECB rate hike to 2.25% (June 11) pressures construction sub-index (-12); current situation index at -81. Sentiment momentum supports another positive reading.

Data basis for this prediction

ZEW Pressemitteilung Juni 2026: Indikator +10,5 (erste positive Lektüre seit März 2026)
ZEW Release Calendar 2026: Veröffentlichung 21. Juli 2026, 11:05 Uhr MEZ (Fixtermin)
Euronews Business, 20.01.2026: 'German economic sentiment climbs to 4-year high, defying Trump tariffs'
TradingEconomics: Germany ZEW Index Verlauf März–Juni 2026: -3,0 → +10,5

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Verdict: Pending

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