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Germany’s economy could expand by around 1% in 2026, nearly twice the 0.5% growth forecast by the Bundesbank in June, President Joachim Nagel said. He pointed to stronger-than-expected export demand and increased government spending as key drivers behind the economy’s resilience after three years of stagnation. The German government’s debt-financed spending package,
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Germany’s unemployment total remained above three million in February, underscoring persistent strain in Europe’s largest economy after two consecutive years of contraction. Labour office data showed 3.07 million people out of work, slightly down from the previous month but 81,000 higher than a year earlier. On a seasonally adjusted basis, unemployment rose by 1,000 to
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Germany’s private sector expanded at its fastest pace in four months in February, signaling renewed momentum in Europe’s largest economy. The HCOB Flash Germany Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by S&P Global, rose to 53.1 from 52.1 in January, surpassing analysts’ expectations. A reading above 50 indicates growth, pointing to stronger overall business
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German investor confidence jumped sharply in January to its highest level since August 2021, according to the ZEW economic research institute, signalling rising optimism about Europe’s largest economy. The ZEW expectations index climbed to 59.6 points, far exceeding market forecasts of 50.0 and up from 45.8 in December, as investors grew more hopeful that 2026 […]