ZEW: German Economic Sentiment Improves in December; Current Conditions Down

05:17 AM EST, 12/16/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Germany's economic sentiment index increased to 45.8 points in December from 38.5 points in November, research institute ZEW said Tuesday. Analysts expected 38.5 points for the month. Meanwhile, the current situation indicator came in at -81 points, compared with the previous -78.7 points and the consensus of -80 points.