German investor morale falls in August The mood among German investors worsened for the third consecutive month in August, according to a new survey. Business • 22 Aug 17
German growth could top expectations this year The German economy could grow faster this year than earlier expected on the back of exceptionally strong industrial production, exports and consumption, the Bundesbank said … Business • 21 Aug 17
German inflation rate could reach 2% in January German inflation could hit 2% in January due to higher energy prices, the Bundesbank said today, hitting the European Central Bank's elusive target for the … Business • 23 Jan 17
German economy could slow in Q3, Bundesbank warns German economic growth could slow in the third quarter, primarily due to weak manufacturing export demand, the Bundesbank said today. Business • 19 Sep 16
Changes to German retirement age 'unavoidable' Germany should consider raising the retirement age to 69 by 2060, from around 65 currently, or risk struggling to honour its pension commitments, the country’s … Business • 16 Aug 16
German economy to grow strongly despite Brexit The German economy, Europe's biggest, will continue to expand strongly in the third quarter. Business • 18 Jul 16
German economy in good shape - Bundesbank chief The German economy is "in good shape overall," the head of the Bundesbank said today, waving away suggestions that clouds could be building over Europe's … Business • 24 Feb 16
Bundesbank raises 2017 German growth forecast The German central bank, or Bundesbank, said today it was upgrading its economic growth forecast for 2017 and leaving its projections for 2015 and 2016 … Business • 04 Dec 15
Bundesbank upgrades German growth forecasts The German central bank, or Bundesbank, has upgraded its growth forecasts for this year and next year. Business • 05 Jun 15
Greece sends list of reforms to EU and IMF Greece has sent its creditors a long-awaited list of reforms with a pledge to produce a small budget surplus this year in the hope that … Business • 27 Mar 15
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 … Business • 23 Mar 15
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 … Business • 16 Feb 15
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
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 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
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
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 … Business • 13 Oct 14
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 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
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 … Business • 07 Oct 13
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 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
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 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
