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The German economy grew by 0.6% in 2019 - the weakest expansion rate since 2013

German GDP growth slows to 0.6% in 2019

Business / 15 Jan

Germany's Ifo institute' business climate index rose to 96.3 in December from an upwardly revised 95.1 in November

Strong German business morale signals modest Q4 growth

Business / 18 Dec 19

Germany's Bundesbank has cut its GDP growth prediction for next year to 0.6%

Germany faces sluggish growth as consumers feel pinch

Business / 13 Dec 19

GDP in Europe's largest economy expanded by 0.5% in the three months from July to September

German economy dodges recession with 0.1% Q3 expansion

Business / 14 Nov 19

German industrial output dropped by 0.6% in September, new figures show

German industrial output drop adds to recession fears

Business / 07 Nov 19

Germany's Federal Statistics Office said seasonally adjusted exports fell 1.8% in August while imports rose 0.5%

German export slump in August amplifies recession alarm

Business / 10 Oct 19

German industrial output rose 0.3% on the month, new figures show today

Surprise output rise means Germany may skirt recession

Business / 08 Oct 19

Contracts for 'Made in Germany' goods fell 0.6% from the previous month, new figures show today

German recession looms as industrial orders drop again

Business / 07 Oct 19

Germany's leading economic institutes expect the economy to grow by 0.5% this year, sources say

German economic institutes cut 2019 growth forecast

Business / 30 Sep 19

The Ifo institute's headline business climate gauge climbed 0.3 points compared with August, to 94.6 points

German business confidence inches up in September

Business / 24 Sep 19

The ZEW institute has warned that the outlook for Europe's largest economy remained negative due to trade disputes and Brexit uncertainty

German economic outlook still negative - ZEW

Business / 17 Sep 19

Germany's export-reliant economy is suffering from slower global growth and business uncertainty caused by international trade disputes and Brexit

Recession risks rise for Germany as orders plunge

Business / 05 Sep 19

The Ifo institute said its business climate index fell to 95.7 from an upwardly revised 97.5 in June

German business morale deteriorates more than expected

Business / 25 Jul 19

Contracts for 'Made in Germany' goods were down by 2.2% on the month in May, new figures show

German industrial orders fall more than expected

Business / 05 Jul 19

The Munich-based Ifo institute's monthly barometer fell to 97.4 in June - the lowest level since November 2014

German business confidence ebbs further in June

Business / 24 Jun 19

The Ifo institute cut its 2020 growth forecast for the German economy to 1.7% from 1.8%

Ifo cuts German forecast as industry recession broadens

Business / 18 Jun 19

The GfK consumer sentiment indicator fell to 10.1 points from a downwardly revised 10.2 in the previous month

German consumer morale cools slightly to hit 2-year low

Business / 28 May 19

German economy expanded by 0.4% in the first quarter

Drop in German business morale points to meagre growth

Business / 23 May 19

The German economy grew by 0.4% in the three months from January to March

German economy returns to growth in first quarter

Business / 15 May 19

Contracts for 'Made in Germany' goods were up 0.6% in March, undershooting a forecast of 1.5%

Lacklustre German industrial orders signal weak growth

Business / 07 May 19

The Ifo institute said its confidence index fell 0.5 points to 99.2 in April

German business confidence falls back in April

Business / 24 Apr 19

German government now expecting growth of just 0.5% for this year

Germany further slashes 2019 growth forecast

Business / 17 Apr 19

German market research firm GfK's forward-looking monthly barometer stood at 10.4 points for April, down on 10.7 for March

German consumer morale slips despite job market

Business / 26 Mar 19

Confidence among Germany's business leaders rose in March for the first time in six months

German business mood shows signs of improving

Business / 25 Mar 19

IHS Markit's flash composite PMI - measuring activity in services and manufacturing - fell to 51.5, its lowest reading since June 2013

German manufacturing contracts for third month in a row

Business / 22 Mar 19

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