German economy

Uncertainty over Brexit and the trade war between the US and China slowed down the export-oriented German economy.

Deutsche Bank began cutting 18 thousand jobs globally. Whole teams were dismissed on Monday morning.

Germany's economy minister has announced measures to protect the country from what Berlin sees as the growing economic threat from China and the US.

Latest data shows the German economy in good shape despite the prospect of more trade tariffs and Brexit

Sophie Claudet: Germany is not the only country in Europe to promote flexibility on its labour market.

Germany’s economy is booming.

Major German carmakers including Volkswagon and Daimler are facing allegations they worked together to fix the price of diesel emission treatment systems in breach of EU cartel rules.

The German economy grew 0.6 percent in Q1, quarter on quarter, helped by strong exports, booming construction and higher household and state spending.

Germany and France say they will work together to strengthen the eurozone and warn if they fail political extremists will take power.

Europe's biggest economy grew by 0.6 percent between January and March from the previous quarter as companies invested more and exports soared.

German exports and imports hit record-highs in March. Industrial production edged down but was still better than expected.

German imports were up 3 percent in January from December. Exports were also surprisingly strong underscoring the momentum in Europe's biggest economy

German inflation rose in February, reaching its highest level in four-and-a-half years, while unemployment fell more than expected.

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.

The European Commission says Germany’s sound public finances mean it could put more money into public investment to boost growth.

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.

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.

Strong consumer and government spending helped Germany's economy to its strongest growth in five years in 2016.

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.

German exports rebounded by less than expected in October, according to latest official figures.

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.

German consumption in rude health