Economy is moving up a gear

Continuing concerns about an escalation in the trade dispute with the US did not lead to a further significant deterioration in Germany´s economic sentiment in July. 

Industry starts the second quarter on a weak note

Industrial production fell by a seasonally-adjusted 1.7% in April compared to the previous month. Production is thus 1% below the average level of the first quarter.

Economic growth temporarily slowed

Economic growth in Germany slowed significantly to 0.3% in the first quarter of this year, as was already reflected in a number of indicators.

Production data signals mediocre growth at the beginning of the year

In March, output in industry, including energy and construction, recorded a seasonally adjusted increase of 1% compared to February.

Soft-patch yes, incipient downturn no

The ifo business climate index for Germany´s industry and trade sector, which assesses the current situation and business expectations, fell again in March.

Upswing continues despite a slowdown in sentiment

In their spring report published today, the economic research institutes expect economic growth in Germany of 2.2% this year.

First traces of protectionism

The ifo business climate index for Germany´s industry and trade sector, which assesses the current situation and business expectations, fell again in March.

Robust labor market

The strong upturn in the German labor market continues unabated.

Ifo business climate index: Trees do not grow into the sky

The business climate index in Germany's industry and trade sector – a combination of assessment of the current situation and business expectations – fell sharply in February.