Business sentiment in euro zone hits new lows

Sentiment among European companies has hit a new low, according to calculations by financial services group S&P Global. Stock market correspondent Mick Knauff uses the recently published figures to explain how the current political and economic situation is affecting the mood of companies in the euro zone - especially in Germany. The latest assessment from the trading floor also ventures an outlook on how sentiment could develop over the rest of the year. Contributed photo: IMAGO / Silas Stein