EU ZEW Expectations (Jan) 40.8 vs Exp. 36.7 (prev. 33.7)

The EU ZEW Expectations for January came in at 40.8, exceeding expectations of 36.7 and marking a notable increase from the previous month’s 33.7.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 20 Jan 2026, 10:20 UTCOn the live feed at 10:00 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This positive surprise suggests improved sentiment among investors regarding economic prospects, which could imply stronger growth momentum and influence future policy discussions in the euro area.

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