a monthly survey by the munich based research group its latest poll of company head shows that they are somewhat more satisfied with the current business climate driven is record trade surplus and the ongoing negotiations between washington and brussels to prevent further frictions in trade have boosted sentiment this is the first prize following months of declining business climbs. now for more let's bring in our financial correspondent paul bread standing by the frankfurt stock exchange paul sentiment among german business leaders is picking up what do investors make of it. yes indeed it is a positive sign and so surprisingly positive that the institute is even considering to raise its growth projection for the year in germany. the next is considered to be the most important gauge on germany's economy so that should now put worries that the economy may be slowing at rest what it does show is