23.02.202609:00:00UTC+00German Business Mood Brightens as Current Assessment Ticks Up in February

Germany’s current assessment indicator improved in February 2026, signaling a modest but notable strengthening in business sentiment. The gauge rose to 86.7, up from 85.7 recorded in January 2026.

The one-point increase suggests that German firms view present economic conditions slightly more favorably than at the start of the year. While the indicator remains below levels associated with robust expansion, the upward move may be interpreted as an early sign of stabilizing confidence in Europe’s largest economy.

The updated data, released on 23 February 2026, will be watched closely by investors and policymakers for confirmation that sentiment is gradually recovering after recent periods of uncertainty in the broader European economic environment.