Economic Sentiment is a composite indicator that reflects the overall mood of the economy by combining surveys from consumers and various business sectors. It provides a comprehensive view of the economic climate and is used to predict turning points in the business cycle. Improving sentiment usually correlates with stronger economic growth and increased investment activity.
Calculated as a weighted average of several individual sentiment indicators, including consumer confidence and business surveys across industry, services, and construction. The index is benchmarked against a long-term average to show relative performance.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | 21.00 | — |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 34.20 | 30.00 | +4.20 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 26.30 | 15.10 | +11.20 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 10.50 | -6.00 | +16.50 |
| May 12, 2026 | -10.20 | -19.80 | +9.60 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | -17.20 | -5.00 | -12.20 |
| Nov 11, 2025 | 38.50 | 41.00 | -2.50 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | -14.00 | 10.60 | -24.60 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 26.00 | 19.90 | +6.10 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 7.40 | 13.20 | -5.80 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 3.60 | 17.10 | -13.50 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 41.80 | 41.20 | +0.60 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 47.50 | 49.60 | -2.10 |
| May 14, 2024 | 47.10 | 44.90 | +2.20 |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 42.90 | 35.90 | +7.00 |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 19.90 | 17.40 | +2.50 |
