The Sentix Investor Sentiment index is a monthly survey that measures the economic expectations of approximately 2,800 institutional and individual investors within the Eurozone. It provides a unique perspective on the market's mood by asking participants to rate the current economic situation and their expectations for the next six months. As a leading indicator, it often precedes official economic data, offering early insights into potential shifts in the Eurozone's business cycle. A positive reading indicates optimism, while a negative reading reflects a pessimistic outlook.
The index is derived from a survey where respondents provide their views on the current economic climate and future outlook. The final score is calculated as the difference between the percentage of positive and negative responses.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | 0.90 | -0.70 | +1.60 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | -3.10 | -14.50 | +11.40 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | -13.40 | -13.80 | +0.40 |
| May 4, 2026 | -16.40 | -20.90 | +4.50 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | -19.20 | -7.50 | -11.70 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | -3.10 | -3.10 | 0.00 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | 4.20 | -0.20 | +4.40 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | -1.80 | -5.10 | +3.30 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | -6.20 | -6.20 | 0.00 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | -7.40 | -3.90 | -3.50 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | -5.40 | -7.50 | +2.10 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | -9.20 | -2.20 | -7.00 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | -3.70 | 6.20 | -9.90 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 4.50 | 1.10 | +3.40 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 0.20 | -5.30 | +5.50 |
| May 5, 2025 | -8.10 | -14.90 | +6.80 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | -19.50 | -8.90 | -10.60 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | -2.90 | -9.10 | +6.20 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | -12.70 | -16.40 | +3.70 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | -17.70 | -17.70 | 0.00 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | -17.50 | -12.40 | -5.10 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | -12.80 | -12.70 | -0.10 |
| Oct 7, 2024 | -13.80 | -14.60 | +0.80 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | -13.90 | -5.50 | -8.40 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 0.30 | -1.50 | +1.80 |
| Apr 8, 2024 | -5.90 | -8.30 | +2.40 |
| Feb 5, 2024 | -12.90 | -15.00 | +2.10 |
