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Pessimism Prevails Among German Firms For 2025, Survey Shows

German companies feel pessimistic about the new year, with only 12.6% expecting business conditions to improve in 2025, according to a poll by the Ifo inst...

Business Climate In German Retail Sees Small Improvement

The business climate in Germany's retail sector has shown a slight improvement as Christmas approaches, according to new data from the ifo Institute.

Business Sentiment Declines In Germany Despite Euro 2024

There has been no boost in confidence among German businesses as a result of Euro 2024, the latest ifo Business Climate Index has found.

German Business Morale Slumps To Its Lowest Since 2009

German business morale plummeted in March to its lowest level since 2009, a preliminary survey showed on Monday, suggesting that Europe's largest economy i...