Eurozone Breaks Free from Recession: Investor Confidence Surges to 7-Month High in February

Data released on Monday, February 9, 2026, by the Sentix Research Institute shows a significant rebound in Eurozone investor sentiment. The overall investor confidence index jumped to 4.2 points in February, up from -1.8 in January, marking its highest level since July 2025 and crushing analyst expectations of -0.2. This represents the third consecutive monthly increase, signaling a potential end to the bloc's economic stagnation.

The "glimmer of hope" is fueled by a massive leap in the expectations index, which surged to 15.8 points. Investors are increasingly optimistic about a recovery in the German economy, despite lingering geopolitical concerns and past energy supply debates. According to Sentix, the data suggests that a recovery scenario is now more likely than a prolonged recession, providing a much-needed boost to the single currency area as it enters the second quarter of 2026.