World news about “German economy” published by euronews.
German retail sales and French consumption fall Retail sales fell in April in Germany, the eurozone’s largest economy. German retail sales were down by 0.4 percent from the previous month, putting a… 31/05/2013
Germany just avoids recession, but outlook brightens Germany only just avoided falling into recession in the first three months of this year. That was thanks to a rise in private consumption which compensated… 24/05/2013
German inflation subdued, makes ECB rate cut more likely In April, inflation in Germany slowed to its lowest level in two and a half years. The cost of living in Europe’s largest economy increased by 1.2 percent… 29/04/2013
Weather pushes German jobless total up German unemployment unexpectedly climbed in March, according to figures adjusted for seasonal factors. The number of people out of work increased by 13,000… 28/03/2013
More gloom from Germany German business morale fell in March, for the first time in five months. The Ifo economic think tank’s monthly survey of some 7,000 companies reflected… 22/03/2013
Eurozone economic downturn deepens The eurozone’s economic downturn deepened this month, even before Cyprus’ bailout troubles, according to first results from surveys of thousand of… 21/03/2013
Deutsche Bank sets aside more cash to cover litigation costs Deutsche Bank has trimmed 600 million euros from the pretax profit for last year that it previously reported. Europe’s biggest bank in terms of assets said… 20/03/2013
Germans hit the shops in January Retail sales in Germany grew in January at the fastest monthly rate in more than six years. Adjusted for inflation and seasonal factors, they were up by 3.1… 01/03/2013
German 2012 trade surplus soars Germany’s trade surplus – the difference between exports and imports – was the second highest in more than 60 years in 2012. That seems to show underlying… 08/02/2013
BMW posts record January group sales BMW has announced group sales that were up by 9.9 percent in January. That is a record for that month. The world’s largest premium carmaker credited growth… 08/02/2013
German bank reform law not as tough as feared Germany is proposing new banking laws that stop short of forcing most lenders to separate the riskier side of their business from high street banking. The… 06/02/2013
Positive signs for German economy The prospects for Europe’s largest economy have improved and any slow down will be short lived. That upbeat assessment for Germany comes in the country’s… 21/01/2013
Euro crisis hits German economy in Q4 Germany’s economy was hit hard by the eurozone crisis in the final quarter of last year. As traditionally strong exports and investment slowed, GDP shrank… 15/01/2013
TUI keeps tourists and investors happy TUI AG does not plan to pay a dividend to shareholders for its fiscal year that ended in September, but the German tourism giant’s share still rose on… 19/12/2012
German, Austrian growth forecasts cut Germany’s central bank has cut its growth outlook for the country in the face of the eurozone debt crisis. The Bundesbank also warned of risks of a… 07/12/2012
Slump in German retail sales Germany has been hit by a slump in retail sales, a bigger than expected drop in Europe’s largest economy. Preliminary data showed the retail indicator was… 30/11/2012
Business sentiment rises in Germany In Germany there are indications Europe’s largest economy can regain some momentum as business sentiment rose for the first time in seven months in… 23/11/2012
“Wise men” reduce German growth forecasts The German government has been criticised over its social welfare plans by the country’s panel of economic advisers, traditionally known as the “wise… 07/11/2012
Eurozone downturn deepens, includes Germany German business sentiment dropped sharply in October, confirming Europe’s largest economy is now mired in the eurozone debt crisis. The Ifo economic… 24/10/2012
German growth forecast chopped on eurozone woes Germany has cut its economic growth forecast in as the country finally starts to feel the effects of the eurozone credit crisis. The slowdown prediction… 17/10/2012
German job growth weakens further German unemployment rose for a sixth month running in September as exports weakened amid the eurozone debt crisis. There was a fall in the jobless total… 27/09/2012
Schaeffler tiring of Continental? German automotive parts supplier Schaeffler has taken its debt restructuring a step further at the expense of its partner – Continental by selling part of its… 25/09/2012
German business confidence down as exports take a hit German business confidence fell for the fifth month in a row in September as Europe’s debt crisis continues to hurt the continent’s largest economy. The… 24/09/2012
German businesses downbeat The latest survey of companies by the Ifo economic think tank shows business sentiment dropped for the fourth month in a row in August. It is now at its… 27/08/2012
Germany’s Schaeuble defends ECB Germany’s Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble has been defending the European Central Bank’s presumed plans to help save the eurozone. In an interview with… 24/08/2012
Europe’s powerhouse losing momentum Figures released on Thursday underscored the degree to which Germany’s resilience to the economic crisis in Europe is waning – and how it can no longer be… 23/08/2012
RWE earnings recovery lags peer E.ON German energy firm RWE did not do as well as its main rival E.ON in terms of profit growth in the first half of the year. Announcing its results one day… 14/08/2012
German recession fear from eurozone downturn The German economy ministry has issued a stark warning of “significant risks” to growth with declines in manufacturing orders, industrial output, imports and… 10/08/2012
German imports and export slide German imports fell sharply for the second time in three months in June and exports also dropped. It is a further sign the eurozone crisis is beginning to… 08/08/2012
Neckermann joins stricken retailers Another major name in German retailing is out of money and out of time. Mail order company Neckermann said it was insolvent and applying for bankruptcy… 19/07/2012
German business morale still downbeat German analysts and investors were pessimistic again in July – for the third month running. A survey by the ZEW think tank shows the eurozone crisis is… 17/07/2012
German bond yields fall further Germany’s cost of borrowing has fallen to a new record low. On Wednesday the government easily sold 4.15 billion euros worth of 10-year government bonds at… 11/07/2012
German trade booms despite EU troubles German exports and imports both leapt to record monthly levels in March. Exports were up by 0.9 percent – adjusted for seasonal factors – and imports rose… 09/05/2012
Bond market jitters after elections Renewed worries about the eurozone debt crisis after the disastrous result for the Greek pro-bailout parties in the county’s election led to a sell-off of… 07/05/2012
Where are all the shoppers in Germany? Germany is enjoying its lowest unemployment since reunification, falling inflation and a pickup in wage growth, so why are March’s retail sales so weak… 30/04/2012
Low returns hamper German bond sale Germany sold 2.4 billion euros worth of government bonds maturing in 32 years time in an auction on Wednesday. However demand was lacklustre and Berlin was… 25/04/2012
Eurozone’s debt troubles continue Amid increasing worries about the eurozone’s debt problems, countries are finding it difficult to borrow money by selling government bonds – for different… 11/04/2012
German business confidence grows again Munich-based thinktank Ifo says its business climate index, based on monthly results from 7000 companies, has risen again for a fifth successive month… 26/03/2012
German public service strikes escalate German public-service workers have escalated their so-called warning strikes over pay ahead of fresh talks next week. Short-term walkouts which started in… 21/03/2012
German Bunds rise on higher yields German government bond prices pushed higher on Tuesday . Investors are being lured back into the market after the amount of interest Berlin is offering on… 20/03/2012
German cars lead eurozone export drive The eurozone halved its trade deficit with the rest of the world in January, thanks largely to a surge in exports of German cars and machinery. It is a sign… 16/03/2012
German jobless rate stable Germany’s employment situation remains encouragingly stable. The jobless totals for February — not adjusted for seasonal factors, which is the headline… 29/02/2012
German inflation stayed at 2.1% in January Inflation in Germany remained above the European Central Bank’s two percent target in January. It was 2.1 percent compared with a year ago. That was the same… 10/02/2012
German economy shrinks in Q4 Germany is showing the first signs of feeling the pain from the euro zone’s debt crisis as its economy shrank in the last three month of 2011. Gross… 11/01/2012
Germany to bring its gold homeGermany’s Bundesbank is to bring home almost 700 tonnes of gold, worth 27 billion euros, from vaults in New York and Paris. Germany has the second highest… 17/01/2013
Higher wages – not austerity – is the cure for eurozone crisis, say economistsAs unemployment in the eurozone nears 12%, expert voices are joining protesters in criticising the spread of austerity measures in the area. On January 8… 09/01/2013
Merkel tells Germans to expect more tough timesGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned that the economic climate will still deteriorate, contradicting her finance minister, who last week claimed that… 31/12/2012
German orders down, UK industry slowsThere is fresh evidence that the eurozone’s problems are undermining the region’s strongest economy – Germany. Even though the country’s industrial output… 07/08/2012
Germany rallies behind Spain as economic tensions soarGermany stood squarely behind Spain and its reform and austerity programme on Tuesday evening, issuing a joint statement condemning high interest rates… 25/07/2012
Germany AAA credit rating at risk due to other eurozone membersFears over the finances of its eurozone partners are threatening Germany with the possible future loss of its AAA credit rating. The country’s outlook has… 24/07/2012
Frankfurt stocks fall after Moody’s lowers Germany’s outlookThe DAX opened lower on Tuesday morning, after news that Germany could potentially lose its AAA rating. The fall on the Frankfurt exchange comes after… 24/07/2012
Germany rejects Moody’s pessimistic viewCredit rating agency Moody’s has put Germany on the so-called ‘watch list’, lowering its outlook for Europe’s economic power engine to ‘negative’ from… 24/07/2012
Bundestag approves Germany’s part in Spain bank bailoutGermany’s parliament has voted to approve Berlin’s contribution to an EU bailout for Spanish banks. But the Bundestag ballot, which was widely expected to… 19/07/2012
Merkel and Barroso in fiscal union talksGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel began talks about the issue of closer EU integration with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso in Berlin on… 04/06/2012
Germany to establish petrol price regulatorGermany is to set up a new regulator, with orders to help stabilise the price of petrol in the country. The body will monitor the pumps at nearly 15,000… 02/05/2012
German watchdog launches probe into petrol pricingGermany’s competition watchdog has launched an investigation into five major oil companies after complaints alleging they were driving independent filling… 05/04/2012
German Nobel laureate’s Israel-Iran policy poem causes stormNobel prize-winning German author Gunther Grass has drawn anger for a poem criticising Israel’s policies against Iran, which it accuses of being a danger to… 04/04/2012
