Investor sentiment in the euro zone improved in January

The investor sentiment index for the euro zone rose to -17.5 points in January from -21 points a month ago, the German research institute Sentix reported. This is the highest level since June 2022 and the third increase in a row. The market consensus was -18.1 points.

Investors expect a mild recession. However, persistent negative signals continue to indicate that the economic environment remains very difficult, Sentix wrote in a comment.