The index of investor confidence in the euro zone rose to -12.6 points in October from -14.6 points in September. This is the highest value of the index of July 2008, it is clear from the data of the research institute Sentix. Economists had predicted a slightly stronger growth of the barometer of investor confidence to -12 points. The index recorded a monthly increase for the seventh last eight months under the influence of expectations that Europe’s economic situation will improve. Moreover, the uncertainty of investors regarding the U.S. economy has disappeared. Increases significantly and their assessment for developing economies, particularly those from Latin America. The study of Sentix was conducted in early September, among the 3 thousand individual and institutional investors. It reveals that their optimism for the future is growing again because of the expectations index rose by 5.75 points to 5.5 points for September. Assessment of current economic conditions rose to -29.25 to -32.75 points points.
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