The sentix economic index for the Euro zone falls for the 4th time in a row in May and reaches 19.2 points, its lowest level since 02.17! Situation and expectations both fell slightly.

The assessment of investors in Germany is also experiencing the fourth consecutive damper, which is due to a stronger decline in the assessment of the situation.

In the international environment, US values can improve against the trend, as can expectations for the Asian re-gion. Hopes of a positive outcome to the US-China trade talks are resonating here. All other regions, on the oth-er hand, are giving up slightly, so that the global scenario of a cooling off continues.