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Germany's Bundesbank eyes robust exports and buoyant consumer spending this year

Bundesbank sees 'strong' German growth in 2015

The German economy will notch up "strong" growth in the first half of 2015, driven by robust exports and buoyant consumer spending, the Bundesbank said today.

Business • 23 Mar 15

Germany's economy saw stronger-than-expected growth in the last quarter of 2014

German central bank may upgrade growth forecast

The Bundesbank, Germany's central bank, has praised the robustness of the country's economy at the end of 2014 and says it may upgrade its growth forecast for this year.

Business • 16 Feb 15

In a flash estimate, Destatis said last week the German economy expanded by 1.5% overall in the whole of 2014

German economy has overcome doldrums - Bundesbank

The German economy has managed to shrug off faster than expected the period of weakness it experienced last year, the Bundesbank said today.

Business • 19 Jan 15

The latest Bundesbank projections point to inflation of 1.1% in 2015

Bundesbank may cut inflation forecast due to oil

Germany's Bundesbank has said it would have to cut its 2015 inflation forecast if recent declines in oil prices are sustained.

Business • 15 Dec 14

German industrial orders surged by 2.5% on the month in October

German orders surge but Bundesbank cuts forecast

Germany's Bundesbank today halved its 2015 growth forecast for Europe's largest economy and also trimmed its estimate for this year.

Business • 05 Dec 14

Germany's gross domestic product grew by just 0.1% in the third quarter

German growth 'sluggish' until year-end

The German economy will continue to show little sparkle at least until the end of the year, the German central bank or Bundesbank predicted today.

Business • 17 Nov 14

European banks have undertaken measures to fortify themselves for the ECB's assessment, top Bundesbank man says

ECB bank checks 'already a success'

A review of banks' health led by the ECB can be considered a success before they are completed as banks have raised around €200 billion in preparation, a top Bundesbank official said.

Business • 13 Oct 14

Jens Weidmann says ECB's moves went beyond previous attempts to encourage banks to lend more

Bundesbank head criticises ECB's stimulus plan

The head of Germany's Bundesbank has criticised the European Central Bank's recent cut in borrowing costs and its pledge to buy repackaged debt.

Business • 22 Sep 14

Bundesbank says German economy will grow by 0.5% this year and 1.7% in 2014

Bundesbank raises growth outlook for Germany

Germany's Bundesbank has raised its forecast for growth of the euro zone's largest economy this year and next.

Business • 06 Dec 13

US government shutdown continues as row over US debt ceiling grows

Bundesbank urges US to solve fiscal uncertainty

The US should solve its fiscal uncertainty as soon as possible, Germany's Bundesbank said today, reminding the US of its influence and importance for the global economy.

Business • 07 Oct 13

Unemployment among young people fell to 23.7% in August

Euro zone unemployment falls from record high

Euro-area unemployment unexpectedly retreated from a record high, as the currency bloc’s economic recovery gained momentum.

Business • 01 Oct 13

German retail sales rise in August

German retail sales rose in August, indicating that a recovery in Europe's largest economy is gathering pace.

Business • 30 Sep 13

Bundesbank says signs of dramatic German improvement still not there

Bundesbank eyes German economic improvement

The Bundesbank said it sees signs that the German economy will improve in the rest of this year, even after industrial output slowed.

Business • 23 Sep 13

The Bundesbank says German economy should expand more robustly after a weak first quarter

German economy to improve 'markedly'

Germany's central bank has said the country's economy will improve "markedly" in the second quarter.

Business • 21 May 13

Euro zone governments must tackle the roots of their troubles with reforms, urges Bundesbank chief

Euro zone crisis not over, says ECB's Weidmann

The euro zone crisis is not over and governments must tackle the roots of their troubles with reforms, Bundesbank chief Jens Weidmann said.

Business • 12 Mar 13

German economy showing signs of growth in the first three months of this year, says Bundesbank

German economy will avoid recession - Bundesbank

Germany's central bank has said that the country's economy is on track to avoid a recession as it shows signs of growth in the first three months of the year.

Business • 18 Feb 13

Germany Economy Minister Philipp Roesler says economy will pick up after a slow winter

German government cuts growth forecast to 0.4%

The German government has lowered its growth forecast for the country's economy, Europe's biggest, and now says it will expand by only 0.4% in 2013.

Business • 16 Jan 13

Bundesbank cuts 2013 German growth forecast

Germany's central bank has sharply cut its 2013 growth forecast to 0.4% from 1.6% amid continuing concerns about the European economy.

Business • 07 Dec 12

Bundesbank warns of slowing German economy

Europe's powerhouse Germany will likely lose further momentum at the end of the year as its economy is now feeling the brunt of the euro zone debt crisis and a global slowdown.

Business • 19 Nov 12

Jens Weidmann warns about relying too much on central banks

Greece will need another haircut - Bundesbank

The head of Germany's central bank has said that Greece will eventually need another debt write-off.

Business • 16 Nov 12

Bundesbank more optimistic for German growth

The Bundesbank upgraded its forecast for growth of the German economy this year, saying that while the euro zone debt crisis had left its mark, Europe's top economy remained in good shape.

Business • 08 Jun 12

Bundesbank chief takes aim at eurobond debate

Countries in favour of eurobonds should be open about how such financial instruments would effectively encroach on their fiscal sovereignty, the president of the Bundesbank said today.

Business • 25 May 12

Athens denies euro zone preparing for Greek exit

The Greek government has denied that euro zone officials had recommended member countries prepare for Greece's possible departure from the currency bloc.

Business • 23 May 12

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