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German investor morale plunges to lowest level since start of Ukraine war

German investor morale in April posted its strongest decline since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 due to uncertainty unleashed by U.S. tariffs.    

German investor morale plunges to lowest level since start of Ukraine war
Business|Economy|Europe|Political

As economy stalls, Germany struggles to get consumers spending

With global trade deeply uncertain and a tariff war causing havoc on financial markets, Germany's next government is hoping to unleash domestic consumption to

As economy stalls, Germany struggles to get consumers spending
Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Political

German Birkenstocks, beer, and Riesling wine caught in US tariff crosshairs

In the Barbie movie, the iconic doll faces a pivotal decision: opt for her trademark but impractical sky-high stilettos or embrace the down-to-earth

German Birkenstocks, beer, and Riesling wine caught in US tariff crosshairs
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German economy to stagnate even if Trump scraps 'reciprocal' tariffs, say forecasters

German economic institutes on Thursday cut their growth forecast for this year to 0.1% from the 0.8% expected in September,

German economy to stagnate even if Trump scraps 'reciprocal' tariffs, say forecasters
Business|Economy|Europe|Political

Germany's new coalition seeks to boost economy amid trade war threats

Germany's new coalition government unveiled economic and tax reforms aimed at bringing Europe's largest economy back to growth just as a global trade war threatens

Germany's new coalition seeks to boost economy amid trade war threats
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

Germany faces third possible year of contraction amid US tariffs, analysts say

The tariffs announced by the United States will deal a major blow to the German economy, delaying a recovery and possibly putting Europe's biggest economy on track

Germany faces third possible year of contraction amid US tariffs, analysts say
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe

German exports rose in February ahead of tariffs, industrial production fell

German exports rose more than expected in February as U.S. demand increased in anticipation of tariffs by the Trump administration, but industrial production fell, showing

German exports rose in February ahead of tariffs, industrial production fell
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Nowhere to hide: Trump tariffs leave trading partners cornered

U.S. trading partners have few good options in their trade war with President Donald Trump, other than to sue for

Nowhere to hide: Trump tariffs leave trading partners cornered
Business|Economy|Europe

German industrial orders stagnate unexpectedly in February

German industrial orders stagnated in February and January's drop was revised to be less steep, showing that Germany's industrial sector slump could have bottomed out, but

German industrial orders stagnate unexpectedly in February
Business|Economy|Europe

German manufacturing shows signs of recovery, PMI shows

Germany's manufacturing sector showed signs of recovery in March, with its first production increase in nearly two years, a business survey showed on Tuesday.

German manufacturing shows signs of recovery, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

German inflation falls, bolstering case for more ECB rate cuts

German inflation fell more than expected in March, data showed on Monday, bolstering the case for policymakers seeking further interest rate cuts at the European

German inflation falls, bolstering case for more ECB rate cuts
Business|Economy|Europe

German retail sales rise but import prices cloud outlook

German retail sales in February exceeded expectations but a rise in import prices pointed to a looming surge in inflation, potentially dampening consumer spending,

German retail sales rise but import prices cloud outlook
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Lifestyle

No longer 'poor but sexy?' Berlin's economic rise comes at a price

The Art House Tacheles used to be the epicentre of the alternative art and culture scene in Berlin, an impressive five-storey building in the heart of the capital

No longer 'poor but sexy?' Berlin's economic rise comes at a price
Business|Economy|Europe

German unemployment rises amid economic slowdown

The number of people out of work in Germany rose in March at the fastest rate since October of 2024, data showed on Friday, as an economic malaise puts pressure on

German unemployment rises amid economic slowdown
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

Trade barriers hinder German companies, exports, survey shows

Protectionist tendencies are complicating foreign business for German companies, particularly in the United States, and postponing a recovery in exports, a survey

Trade barriers hinder German companies, exports, survey shows
Business|Economy|Europe

German business sentiment rises in March, Ifo survey finds

German business morale rose in March, a survey showed on Tuesday, as companies expect a recovery after two years of contraction in Europe's largest economy.

German business sentiment rises in March, Ifo survey finds
Economy|Election|Europe|Political

Merz's spending splurge risks blowback among German conservatives

A bold move by Germany’s prime minister-in-waiting Friedrich Merz to ease longstanding caps on government spending has won praise internationally but signs are

Merz's spending splurge risks blowback among German conservatives
Business|Economy|Europe

German growth edges up in March as manufacturing production rises, PMI shows

Business activity in Germany's private sector rose at the quickest rate for ten months in March, amid a first increase in manufacturing production for almost two

German growth edges up in March as manufacturing production rises, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Political

German fiscal bonanza no quick fix as red tape, labour snags weigh

Germany gave the final green light on Friday to a massive surge in borrowing seen as boosting the country's anaemic economy and

German fiscal bonanza no quick fix as red tape, labour snags weigh

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