Benchmark Index and Center for European Economic Research ZEW

Center for European Economic Research ZEW: The think tank said its benchmark index dropped by 18.5 points to 8.6 points this month , reaching its lowest level since December 2012, according to Deutsche Welle. Growth worries Investment sentiment in Germany fell to its lowest level since in almost two years in August, the Center for European Economic Research ZEW said Tuesday in its latest monthly report on confidence among analysts and investors with regard to future developments in Europe largest economy. ZEW researchers said that "continued geopolitical tensions are having a tangible impact on the German economy." (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.