In April, the index of investors 'and analysts' expectations in relation to German economy fell to minus 8.2 points for the next six months from 5.1 points in March, the ZEW research institute reported. Analysts had expected a decline to only minus 1 point. The decrease in investors' confidence in the German economy has been registered for the third month in a row. The indicator, determining the attitude of investors and analysts to the current situation, fell to 87.9 points from 90.7 points a month earlier. ZEW President, Achim Wambach, noted that the index fell against the background of trade tension in the US and the worsening of the situation in Syria.. A decrease in production, exports and retail sales in the country in the first quarter he also called a reason for the decline in confidence.
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