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German Financial Sentiment Hits Lowest Since 2022 on Energy Shock

WSJ Economy April 21, 2026 · 10:28 am Read Original
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German Financial Sentiment Hits Lowest Since 2022 on Energy Shock

“The economic consequences of the Iran war for the German economy go far beyond price increases,” ZEW President Achim Wambach said.

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Source WSJ Economy
Published Apr 21, 2026 · 10:28 am
Article ID 4gl5rft
Original URL Open source
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