Now playing Next Economy Germany enjoys strong economic growth in Q1 Europe's biggest economy grew by 0.6 percent between January and March from the previous quarter as companies invested more and exports soared. 12/05/2017
Now playing Next Economy German trade and industry powers ahead German exports and imports hit record-highs in March. Industrial production edged down but was still better than expected. 09/05/2017
Now playing Next Economy German imports jump, exports also strong German imports were up 3 percent in January from December. Exports were also surprisingly strong underscoring the momentum in Europe's biggest economy 10/03/2017
Now playing Next Economy How to understand Germany’s trade surplus: is it exploiting the weak euro? Criticism of Germany’s export prowess, and accusations of currency manipulation, are just as wrong-headed as Germany’s own defense of its excessive surplus. Ultimately, Germany can serve everyone’s best interests – including its own – by reducing its surplus, and thus the harmful economic imbalances 07/03/2017
Now playing Next United Kingdom Euroviews. For trade, think near, think big but mostly think China: View Germany could soon export more to China than to its crucial neighbor and partner France, and it already exports more to China than it does to Italy 06/03/2017
Now playing Next Economy Germany: inflation rises, unemployment falls German inflation rose in February, reaching its highest level in four-and-a-half years, while unemployment fell more than expected. 01/03/2017
Now playing Next Economy German economy and budget surplus soar, but Merkel shuns new debt Germany's economy grew 1.9 percent last year boosting the budget surplus hugely, but Chancellor Merkel says the country won't take on any new debt. 23/02/2017
Now playing Next Economy Commission tells Germany to boost public investment The European Commission says Germany’s sound public finances mean it could put more money into public investment to boost growth. 22/02/2017
Now playing Next Economy Germany goes for gold Germany's central bank is moving faster than planned to bring much of its gold reserves to Frankfurt from storage in places like New York and Paris. 09/02/2017
Now playing Next Economy German business morale weakens, but is Trump to blame? German businesses are gloomier this month according to a survey of 7,000 firms, which may or may not be linked to Trump's protectionist comments. 25/01/2017
Now playing Next Economy German GDP growth at five year high Strong consumer and government spending helped Germany's economy to its strongest growth in five years in 2016. 12/01/2017
Now playing Next Economy German inflation rises sharply, unemployment falls Inflation in Germany jumped in December - up 1.7% on the year - due to costlier energy and food while unemployment there fell more than expected. 03/01/2017
Now playing Next Economy German exports struggle on slow factory output German exports rebounded by less than expected in October, according to latest official figures. 09/12/2016
Now playing Next Germany Lufthansa pilots extend latest pay strike until Saturday Lufthansa pilots in Germany have said they will extend strike action again until Saturday, this time targeting long-haul flights in a long-running pay dispute. 25/11/2016
Now playing Next Economy German economy is Trump resistant...for the moment German consumption in rude health 24/11/2016
Now playing Next Germany Stop Brexit, German economic experts tell Chancellor Merkel The best outcome of Brexit talks would be to stop Brexit, that was the advice of Germany’s council of economic experts to the Chancellor. 02/11/2016
Now playing Next Real Economy The economic impact of Europe's refugee crisis How do refugees make the transition from fleeing their home countries to becoming economic assets to their new host countries, such as Germany, that provide safe haven? 01/11/2016
Now playing Next Unreported Europe Germany: workers reaping what they sow! A look at some innovative ways to boost well being at work. 07/10/2016
Now playing Next Economy Merkel hangs tough on Britain's access to EU single market post Brexit German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned Britain cannot be given any special treatment to EU markets if it limits immigration. 06/10/2016
Now playing Next Economy German economic growth to slow says finance ministry Germany's economic growth will slow in the second half of this year the finance ministry has said due to weaker foreign demand for goods. 22/09/2016