Germany risks recession as Russian gas crisis deepens Germany faces certain recession if already faltering Russian gas supplies completely stop, an industry body warned today, as Sweden joined a growing list of European nations rolling out emergency plans to cope with a deepening energy supply crisis. Business • 21 Jun 22
Germany risks recession as Russian gas crisis deepens Germany faces certain recession if already faltering Russian gas supplies completely stop, an industry body warned today, as Sweden joined a growing list of European nations rolling out emergency plans to cope with a deepening energy supply crisis. Business • 21 Jun 22
German industrial output rises less than expected German industrial production recovered but rose less than expected in April as pandemic restrictions and the war in Ukraine disrupted supply chains, official data showed today. Business • 08 Jun 22
German industrial output rises less than expected German industrial production recovered but rose less than expected in April as pandemic restrictions and the war in Ukraine disrupted supply chains, official data showed today. Business • 08 Jun 22
Germany facing sharp recession if Russia gas cut off Germany would face a sharp recession if gas supplies from Russia are suddenly cut off, the country's leading economic institutes said today. Business • 13 Apr 22
Germany facing sharp recession if Russia gas cut off Germany would face a sharp recession if gas supplies from Russia are suddenly cut off, the country's leading economic institutes said today. Business • 13 Apr 22
Government advisers more than halve 2022 German growth The German government's council of economic advisers slashed its gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for Europe's largest economy today, citing economic uncertainty due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Business • 30 Mar 22
Government advisers more than halve 2022 German growth The German government's council of economic advisers slashed its gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for Europe's largest economy today, citing economic uncertainty due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Business • 30 Mar 22
German unemployment falls in February German unemployment fell in February, official figures showed today, pointing to an ongoing recovery in the job market, though the figures did not yet reflect the war in Ukraine. Business • 02 Mar 22
German unemployment falls in February German unemployment fell in February, official figures showed today, pointing to an ongoing recovery in the job market, though the figures did not yet reflect the war in Ukraine. Business • 02 Mar 22
German business confidence rises in February The German business climate improved again in February, survey data published today showed, despite the aggravation of the crisis in Ukraine and persistent supply chain issues. Business • 22 Feb 22
German business confidence rises in February The German business climate improved again in February, survey data published today showed, despite the aggravation of the crisis in Ukraine and persistent supply chain issues. Business • 22 Feb 22
German economy likely to shrink in Q1 - Bundesbank The German economy will probably shrink again in the current quarter as a new wave of coronavirus infections stops many people from going to work, the Bundesbank said today, while predicting a rebound in the spring. Business • 21 Feb 22
German economy likely to shrink in Q1 - Bundesbank The German economy will probably shrink again in the current quarter as a new wave of coronavirus infections stops many people from going to work, the Bundesbank said today, while predicting a rebound in the spring. Business • 21 Feb 22
German economy contracts in final quarter of 2021 The German economy contracted more than expected in the fourth quarter of last year, data showed today, as restrictions to slow the spread of the Omicron variant hampered activity. Business • 28 Jan 22
German economy contracts in final quarter of 2021 The German economy contracted more than expected in the fourth quarter of last year, data showed today, as restrictions to slow the spread of the Omicron variant hampered activity. Business • 28 Jan 22
German economy grew by 2.7% in 2021 The German economy failed to return to its pre-pandemic size in 2021 as microchip shortages hit production in the car industry and further Covid-19 restrictions slowed down the recovery of Europe's largest economy. Business • 14 Jan 22
German economy grew by 2.7% in 2021 The German economy failed to return to its pre-pandemic size in 2021 as microchip shortages hit production in the car industry and further Covid-19 restrictions slowed down the recovery of Europe's largest economy. Business • 14 Jan 22
German economy sees weaker than expected Q3 growth German household spending was the sole driver of a weaker-than-expected economic expansion in the third quarter, more than offsetting a drop in company investments and state consumption over the summer months. Business • 25 Nov 21
German economy sees weaker than expected Q3 growth German household spending was the sole driver of a weaker-than-expected economic expansion in the third quarter, more than offsetting a drop in company investments and state consumption over the summer months. Business • 25 Nov 21
Germany cuts 2021 growth outlook as supply problems hit The German government cut its economic growth forecast for this year to 2.6% and lifted its estimate for next year to 4.1% as supply bottlenecks are delaying the recovery in Europe's largest economy, the economy ministry said today. Business • 27 Oct 21
Germany cuts 2021 growth outlook as supply problems hit The German government cut its economic growth forecast for this year to 2.6% and lifted its estimate for next year to 4.1% as supply bottlenecks are delaying the recovery in Europe's largest economy, the economy ministry said today. Business • 27 Oct 21
German economic institutes cut 2021 GDP forecast Germany's top economic institutes have today cut their joint forecast for 2021 growth of Europe's largest economy to 2.4% from the 3.7%, as supply bottlenecks continue to hamper manufacturing. Business • 14 Oct 21
German economic institutes cut 2021 GDP forecast Germany's top economic institutes have today cut their joint forecast for 2021 growth of Europe's largest economy to 2.4% from the 3.7%, as supply bottlenecks continue to hamper manufacturing. Business • 14 Oct 21
German economic institutes to cut 2021 growth forecasts Germany's economic institutes are slashing their 2021 growth forecast for Europe's largest economy to 2.4% from 3.7% as supply bottlenecks slow the recovery, two people familiar with the decision told Reuters today. Business • 13 Oct 21
German economic institutes to cut 2021 growth forecasts Germany's economic institutes are slashing their 2021 growth forecast for Europe's largest economy to 2.4% from 3.7% as supply bottlenecks slow the recovery, two people familiar with the decision told Reuters today. Business • 13 Oct 21
German industrial output slumps on supply chain woes German industrial production fell more sharply than expected in August, official data showed today, as supply chain frictions weigh heavily on Europe's biggest economy. Business • 07 Oct 21
German industrial output slumps on supply chain woes German industrial production fell more sharply than expected in August, official data showed today, as supply chain frictions weigh heavily on Europe's biggest economy. Business • 07 Oct 21
Germany's Ifo institute cuts GDP growth forecast Germany's Ifo economic institute said today it had cut its growth forecast for Europe's largest economy for this year as supply chain disruptions and scarcity of intermediate goods are slowing down the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 22 Sep 21
Germany's Ifo institute cuts GDP growth forecast Germany's Ifo economic institute said today it had cut its growth forecast for Europe's largest economy for this year as supply chain disruptions and scarcity of intermediate goods are slowing down the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 22 Sep 21
German business morale falls on rising Covid cases German business morale fell for the second month running in August, as supply bottlenecks and rising Covid-19 cases drove companies to take a dimmer view of the coming months in Europe's largest economy. Business • 25 Aug 21
German business morale falls on rising Covid cases German business morale fell for the second month running in August, as supply bottlenecks and rising Covid-19 cases drove companies to take a dimmer view of the coming months in Europe's largest economy. Business • 25 Aug 21
Germany sees stronger than expected recovery in Q2 The German economy grew more than expected in the second quarter as the easing of Covid-19 curbs spurred consumers to dip into record savings piled up during the winter lockdown and the state pressed on with a huge debt-financed stimulus push. Business • 24 Aug 21
Germany sees stronger than expected recovery in Q2 The German economy grew more than expected in the second quarter as the easing of Covid-19 curbs spurred consumers to dip into record savings piled up during the winter lockdown and the state pressed on with a huge debt-financed stimulus push. Business • 24 Aug 21
German business morale up as economy shakes off Covid German business morale rose by more than expected in June as companies' assessment of current conditions improved and their optimism increased about the second half of the year in Europe's largest economy, a survey showed today. Business • 24 Jun 21
German business morale up as economy shakes off Covid German business morale rose by more than expected in June as companies' assessment of current conditions improved and their optimism increased about the second half of the year in Europe's largest economy, a survey showed today. Business • 24 Jun 21
German economy overcoming pandemic - Bundesbank The German economy is overcoming a pandemic-induced slump and will grow briskly this year and the next, the country's central bank said today as it lifted its GDP and inflation forecasts for both years. Business • 11 Jun 21
German economy overcoming pandemic - Bundesbank The German economy is overcoming a pandemic-induced slump and will grow briskly this year and the next, the country's central bank said today as it lifted its GDP and inflation forecasts for both years. Business • 11 Jun 21
Covid hit on German economy bigger than expected in Q1 The German economy shrank more than expected in the first quarter as coronavirus-related restrictions spurred householders to put more money than ever into savings, data showed today. Business • 25 May 21
Covid hit on German economy bigger than expected in Q1 The German economy shrank more than expected in the first quarter as coronavirus-related restrictions spurred householders to put more money than ever into savings, data showed today. Business • 25 May 21
German investor morale surges on easing Covid wave German investor sentiment surged in May to its highest level since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic thanks to a third wave tailing off, pointing to a big upswing in Europe's largest economy in the coming six months. Business • 11 May 21
German investor morale surges on easing Covid wave German investor sentiment surged in May to its highest level since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic thanks to a third wave tailing off, pointing to a big upswing in Europe's largest economy in the coming six months. Business • 11 May 21
German economy shrank 1.7% in first quarter Germany's economy shrank 1.7% in the first quarter of 2021 as rising coronavirus infections forced shutdowns to be extended, worse figures than elsewhere in Europe, official data showed today. Business • 30 Apr 21
German economy shrank 1.7% in first quarter Germany's economy shrank 1.7% in the first quarter of 2021 as rising coronavirus infections forced shutdowns to be extended, worse figures than elsewhere in Europe, official data showed today. Business • 30 Apr 21
Demand for German goods pushes business morale higher German business morale hit its highest level in almost two years in March as rising demand for manufactured goods kept factories in Europe's largest economy humming through rising coronavirus infections and lockdown restrictions, a survey showed today. Business • 26 Mar 21
Demand for German goods pushes business morale higher German business morale hit its highest level in almost two years in March as rising demand for manufactured goods kept factories in Europe's largest economy humming through rising coronavirus infections and lockdown restrictions, a survey showed today. Business • 26 Mar 21
German consumer morale improves further - GfK German consumer morale improved for the second month in a row heading into April, boosted by an easing of lockdown measures at the beginning of March, a survey showed today. Business • 25 Mar 21
German consumer morale improves further - GfK German consumer morale improved for the second month in a row heading into April, boosted by an easing of lockdown measures at the beginning of March, a survey showed today. Business • 25 Mar 21
German retail sales tumble in January as lockdown bites German retail sales tumbled more than expected in January as the Covid-19 lockdown and the withdrawal of a temporary cut in sales tax hit consumer spending in Europe's largest economy, data showed today. Business • 02 Mar 21
German retail sales tumble in January as lockdown bites German retail sales tumbled more than expected in January as the Covid-19 lockdown and the withdrawal of a temporary cut in sales tax hit consumer spending in Europe's largest economy, data showed today. Business • 02 Mar 21
