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German Business Outlook Unexpectedly Hits Highest Since 2022

Germany's economy had a 0.3% slump in gross domestic product, largely due to manufacturing weakness. Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under pressure to deliver on promises to reignite growth, including cutting red tape and bolstering domestic consumption. According to Economy Minister Katherina Reiche, it's "now crucial to swiftly implement bold structural reforms" to address the economic slide.

ECB Watchers See Final Cut at Year-End ...and a first hike in the second half of 2026

Only Finland Has Inflation at 2% Three biggest euro members among those undershooting ECB target