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Exports keep Germany economic growth strong

Trade was the biggest factor in Germany's economy growing by 0.4 percent between April and June. as exports rose 1.2 percent. State spending and private consumption also contributed.

Economy

German industrial orders fall on plunging eurozone demand

German factory orders unexpectedly fell in June as demand from eurozone countries plunged by 8.5 percent compared to May.

Economy

Call for 150 billion euros bailout fund for European banks

Deutsche Bank's chief economist David Folkerts-Landau wants the European Union to set up a 150 billion euro rescue fund to recapitalise European banks and address "one crisis after another".

Economy

German exports plunge in May

There was an unexpected fall in exports from Germany in May and imports barely rose, further indicators of slowing growth in Europe's largest economy.

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Economy

Germany says Brexit changes nothing for its economy

Germany is to stick to plans for a balanced budget over the next four years with Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble saying the Brexit vote changes nothing for country's economy.

Economy

German debt bonds drop below zero

Yields on 10-year government debt of Germany has fallen below zero for the first time on record.

Business Series

Moody's downgrades Deutsche Bank's credit rating

Moody's has downgraded the rating on Deutsche Bank's unsecured debt. Chief Executive John Cryan said he was "very disappointed".

Economy

Private consumption and construction investment boost German growth in Q1

Germany's economy just enjoyed its best performance in two years thank to strong private consumption and increased building activity.

Economy

German industrial output down more than expected in March

German industrial output was down by 1.3 percent in March but still strong for the period from January to March.

Economy

Business mood sours in Germany

German business morale unexpectedly dipped in April with company bosses worried about global economic growth hitting exports.

Economy

German business morale rises despite global uncertainty

German business morale has risen to its highest level for nearly 18 months, despite the slowdown in China, the Volkswagen scandal and more recently

Economy

Weak eurozone demand hits 'Made in Germany' goods

German industrial orders fell for the third consecutive month in September – in particular due to weak demand from other eurozone countries. The

Economy

Deutsche Bank announces huge job loss plan

Deutsche Bank has announced plans for major job losses and will also scale down massively its operations worldwide, as part of a major shake-up of

China

Europe and China should hold free trade talks, says Li

China and Europe should look at holding free trade talks, according to the country’s premier Li Keqiang who is meeting with German Chancellor Angela

Economy

German business shrugs off VW scandal - IFO survey

The first real test of the mood among German industry and trade since the Volkswagen emissions scandal has found that managers were less fazed by it

Economy

Hugo Boss cuts sales and profit outlook

German fashion house Hugo Boss BOSSn.DE has cut its sales and profit outlook as the slowdown in China – and timid shoppers in the US – hit

Economy

Germany lowers 2015 growth outlook

Germany has slightly lowered its growth forecast for this year, blaming the economic slowdown in China and other emerging markets. The Economy

Economy

German investor confidence nosedives after VW emissions scandal

The revelation that millions of Volkswagen diesel cars had been polluting the air far more than had been claimed has helped send German investor

Economy

Refugees may be Germany's 'next economic miracle', says Daimler boss

The huge influx of refugees and migrants into Germany could turn out to be the foundation for the country’s next economic miracle, according to the

Germany

Germany dismisses Greece's demand for billions in war reparations

Bavaria's state finance minister has called Greece's World War Two reparation claims "inappropriate" and "not very clever"