Germany's economic sentiment improved in October, rebounding from September due to optimism around interest rate cuts and a better export outlook. The ZEW Economic Sentiment Index rose to 13.1 points, despite a decline in current economic conditions. The DAX index hit record highs, driven by falling oil prices and a weakened euro, with companies like MTU Aero Engines AG and Puma seeing significant gains. However, the overall economic situation remains challenging, with a negative view held by most survey respondents. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)