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Germany's Manufacturing Sector Hits 31-Month High in March, Signaling Robust Recovery

Germany's manufacturing sector reached a 31-month high in March, with the PMI at 48.3. Growth was driven by new orders and domestic sales, though challenges like falling employment...

Germany's Manufacturing Sector Hits 31-Month High in March Amid Rebound in New Orders

Germany's manufacturing sector reached a 31-month high in March, with PMI at 48.3, driven by new orders and domestic sales. Growth was led by intermediate goods, while challenges i...

Germany's Retail Sector Soars: February Sales Jump 4.9% Year-on-Year

Germany's retail sales in February saw a significant year-on-year increase of 4.9% in real terms, with food and non-food sectors both showing positive growth trends.

Germany's Retail Sector Soars: February Sales Jump 4.9% Year-on-Year

Germany's retail sector showed strong growth in February, with a 4.9% increase in real terms year-on-year, as reported by Destatis. Food and non-food retail both contributed to thi...

Germany's Retail Sector Soars: February Sales Jump 4.9% Year-on-Year

Germany's retail sales in February saw a 4.9% increase in real terms year-on-year, with food and non-food sectors both showing growth. Monthly turnover also rose by 0.8%.

Germany's Unemployment Rate Dips to 6.3% in March, Marking a Slight Improvement

Germany's unemployment rate slightly decreased to 6.3% in March, with a mixed trend in the number of unemployed individuals compared to previous months and the same period last yea...

Post-Election Stability in Germany: Consumer Sentiment Holds Steady Amid Economic Uncertainties

Germany's consumer sentiment remains steady post-election, with a slight improvement in economic and income expectations overshadowed by increased saving intentions, reflecting ong...

Germany's Economic Growth Forecast Slashed to 0.2% by Ifo Institute

The Ifo Institute has revised Germany's 2025 GDP growth forecast down to 0.2%, citing a deep recession in construction and manufacturing, while public services expand. Unemployment...

Germany's Inflation Rate Holds Steady at 2.3% in February, What Does It Mean for the Economy?

Germany's inflation rate remained steady at 2.3% in February, slightly down from January's 2.6%. The consumer price index increased by 0.4% from January, indicating a stable econom...

Germany's Industrial Output Surges by 2% in January: A Sign of Economic Recovery?

Germany's industrial production in the manufacturing sector increased by 2% in January, with notable growth in automotive, food industry, and machine maintenance sectors. However, ...

Germany's Trade Surplus Dips to €16 Billion in January, Falling Short of Expectations

Germany's trade surplus decreased to €16 billion in January, below expectations, with exports and imports showing mixed results. Trade with EU and non-EU countries also reflected v...

Germany's Manufacturing Sector Sees a Promising 2% Surge in January

Germany's manufacturing sector experienced a 2% increase in industrial production in January, according to the Federal Statistical Office Destatis. This growth highlights the secto...

Germany's Trade Surplus Shrinks to €16 Billion in January: A Detailed Analysis

Germany's trade surplus decreased to €16 billion in January, down from previous months, with exports and imports showing mixed trends. Exports to EU and non-EU countries declined a...

Germany's Fiscal Reform Sparks Surge in 10-Year Bond Yield to 2.72%

Germany's 10-year bond yield hits a high of 2.72% due to proposed fiscal reforms, including changes to the constitutional debt brake and a €500 billion infrastructure fund aimed at...

Germany's 10-Year Bond Yield Climbs to 2.72% Following Fiscal Reform Announcement

Germany's 10-year bond yield surged to 2.72%, the highest since November 2023, following fiscal reform announcements including a €500 billion infrastructure fund and adjustments to...

Germany's 10-Year Bond Yield Climbs to 2.72% Following Fiscal Reform Announcements

Germany's 10-year bond yield hits a high of 2.72% following fiscal reforms, including a constitutional debt brake adjustment and a proposed €500 billion infrastructure fund to stim...

Germany's Job Market Holds Steady: Unemployment Rate Stays at 6.4% in February

Germany's unemployment rate remained steady at 6.4% in February, with a slight increase in the number of unemployed individuals. Underemployment also saw a rise, reflecting the ong...

Germany's Job Market Holds Steady: Unemployment Rate Stays at 6.4% in February

Germany's unemployment rate remained at 6.4% in February, with a slight increase in the number of unemployed people. Underemployment also rose, reflecting ongoing challenges in the...

Germany's Unemployment Holds Steady at 6.4% in February: A Closer Look

Germany's unemployment rate remained steady at 6.4% in February, with a slight increase in the number of unemployed individuals. Underemployment also saw a rise, indicating ongoing...

Germany's Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 6.4% in February, Defying Analyst Predictions

Germany's unemployment rate remained steady at 6.4% in February, with a slight increase in the number of unemployed individuals compared to the previous month and a significant ris...

Germany's Unemployment Holds Steady at 6.4% in February, Defying Analyst Predictions

Germany's unemployment rate remained at 6.4% in February, with a slight increase in the number of unemployed individuals. The underemployment rate also saw a rise, reflecting the c...

Germany's Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 6.4% in February Amid Economic Challenges

Germany's unemployment rate remained steady at 6.4% in February, with a slight increase in the number of unemployed individuals. The report also highlighted a rise in underemployme...

Germany's Retail Sector Sees a Significant Uplift with a 2.9% Increase in January Sales

Germany's retail sector showed a promising start in January with a 2.9% increase in real terms compared to the previous year, according to Destatis. Both food and non-food retail s...

Germany's February Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 6.4%, Defying Analyst Predictions

Germany's unemployment rate remained at 6.4% in February, defying analyst predictions of an increase. The total number of unemployed stood at 2,989,000, with underemployment rates ...

Germany's Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 6.4% in February, Defying Analyst Predictions

Germany's unemployment rate remained steady at 6.4% in February, with a total of 2,989,000 unemployed people, slightly up from the previous month but lower than expected. Underempl...

Germany's Retail Sector Sees a Promising Start: January Sales Soar by 2.9%

Germany's retail sector experienced a 2.9% increase in real terms in January compared to last year, with food retail up by 1.5% month-on-month and non-food retail climbing by 3.7% ...

Germany's Inflation Rate Sees a Slight Dip to 2.3% in January, Marking a Decrease from December

Germany's inflation rate slightly decreased to 2.3% in January from December's 2.6%, with the Consumer Price Index dropping by 0.2% monthly. The Harmonized Consumer Price Index ros...

Germany Faces Rising Unemployment: A January Spike to 6.4%

Germany's unemployment rate rose to 6.4% in January, with a significant increase in both unemployment and underemployment figures, highlighting growing labor market challenges.

January Marks a Six-Month High in German Services Activity, Signaling Economic Recovery

Germany's services sector reached a six-month high in January, signaling economic recovery. The HCOB Flash Germany Composite PMI Output Index rose to 50.1, with the services sector...

Germany's Economic Challenges: Finance Minister Calls for Structural Reforms

German Finance Minister Joerg Kukies highlights Germany's structural economic challenges, urging for reforms to stimulate growth, improve domestic business conditions, and invest i...

Germany's Economy Faces Continued Stagnation in Early 2025, Bundesbank Reports

The Deutsche Bundesbank forecasts continued economic stagnation for Germany in early 2025, with high inflation rates expected to decrease in the coming months, offering some relief...

Germany's Spending Dilemma: Allianz CEO Highlights Urgent Need for Investment Shift

Allianz SE's CEO Oliver Bate criticizes Germany's spending imbalance, emphasizing the need for more investment in essential services like transportation and education to support th...