ZEW Economic Sentiment January 21, 2014
ZEW economic Sentiment is a leading indicator in which up to 350 experts play a part and it portrays the divergence between the share of optimistic and pessimistic experts about projected economic development in forthcoming 6 months in German economy. German ZEW Economic Sentiment is a vital indicator calculated on basis of economic indicators including inflation, exchanges rates and the stock market.
ZEW German economic Sentiment inched lower by 0.3% and stands at 61.7 points as compared to the previous month of 62.0. The continuous enhanced sentiment about economy since July 2013 seems to substantiate the expected upswing in German economy as apparent from the month-wise chart of economic sentiment trend.
Germany economy leads Euro zone in economic recovery since world financial crisis and ZEW economic sentiment indicator is in focus of investor around the globe. Despite of strong ZEW German economic sentiment, euro is still under pressure due to weak economic indicators in other Euro zone economies and strong US economy related indicators. CPI of Euro zone is in simply downtrend since July 2013 as visible in the chart contrary to the ZEW economic sentiment uptrend since then.
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Core Consumer price Index (CPI) is one of the most important economic indicators. This indicator is, monthly released by the Bureau of Labor statistics, widely awaited and watched because it helps to determine the changes in cost of living. Core CPI calculates changes in prices of goods and services excluding food and energy.
Core CPI is a key determinant of interest rate policy of Fed, hedging decisions of financial institutions, investment decisions of individual investors because current yield should be higher than the inflation otherwise real wealth of the investor will fall, formation of federal income tax structure, and wage adjustment by employer.
Core CPI significantly affects the fixed income securities, fixed bonds payments, fixed annuities, and pension plans. The central bank generally target to maintain the core inflation at or below 2%.
Core CPI remained between 0.1% - 0.2% since January 2013 as painted in the graph. Modest and steady inflation is an indication of growing economy.
ZEW German economic Sentiment inched lower by 0.3% and stands at 61.7 points as compared to the previous month of 62.0. The continuous enhanced sentiment about economy since July 2013 seems to substantiate the expected upswing in German economy as apparent from the month-wise chart of economic sentiment trend.
Germany economy leads Euro zone in economic recovery since world financial crisis and ZEW economic sentiment indicator is in focus of investor around the globe. Despite of strong ZEW German economic sentiment, euro is still under pressure due to weak economic indicators in other Euro zone economies and strong US economy related indicators. CPI of Euro zone is in simply downtrend since July 2013 as visible in the chart contrary to the ZEW economic sentiment uptrend since then.
ForexPunch presents comprehensive forex fundamental analysis for currencies and commodities. These fundamental analysis are carried out by experienced forex fundamental analysts and updated on daily basis. Economic indicators and news are the key forces to move the market. Therefore, it is highly recommended to remain in touch with these fundamental analyses to become a successful forex trader.
Core Consumer price Index (CPI) is one of the most important economic indicators. This indicator is, monthly released by the Bureau of Labor statistics, widely awaited and watched because it helps to determine the changes in cost of living. Core CPI calculates changes in prices of goods and services excluding food and energy.
Core CPI is a key determinant of interest rate policy of Fed, hedging decisions of financial institutions, investment decisions of individual investors because current yield should be higher than the inflation otherwise real wealth of the investor will fall, formation of federal income tax structure, and wage adjustment by employer.
Core CPI significantly affects the fixed income securities, fixed bonds payments, fixed annuities, and pension plans. The central bank generally target to maintain the core inflation at or below 2%.
Core CPI remained between 0.1% - 0.2% since January 2013 as painted in the graph. Modest and steady inflation is an indication of growing economy.
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