Germany's consumer confidence improved for the second month in April, with a rise in the consumer climate index to -20.6. Despite this, sentiment remains muted due to economic challenges. A decline in savings willingness and improved income expectations contributed to the positive trend, although future gains depend on stable inflation. Economic expectations rose slightly, despite fears of recession. Markets reacted mixed, with some equities gaining while others fell. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)