Economy

U.S. economy shows strains as inflation nears 4% while corporate investment holds U.S. economy shows inflation near 4%, a plunging personal saving rate and Q1 GDP revision, while firm corporate …

German growth forecast cut sharply as council warns of energy and trade headwinds Germany growth forecast revised to 0.5 percent in 2026 by the federal economic council amid high oil …

US troop withdrawal from Germany could cost about 2,650 jobs, study finds Study: US troop withdrawal from Germany could cost 2,650 jobs and reduce municipal revenues, with long-term losses for …

Private craftsmen in the GDR: new study shows wealth, workaround markets and post-1989 resilience New research shows private craftsmen in the GDR amassed relative wealth, helped stabilize the planned economy …

Rising energy prices slow German economy’s rebound, Merzometer shows pre-conflict momentum Rising energy costs and geopolitical shocks have weakened the German economy. Merzometer showed growth before 28 February, yet GDP …

Germany’s ‘Loser Nation’ Perception Deepens Amid Policy Missteps and Corporate Setbacks A growing ‘loser nation’ narrative haunts Germany as stalled reforms, project delays and corporate earnings weakness fuel public frustration …

Cuban economic crisis reverberates in Santiago de Cuba as power cuts and shortages reshape daily life Power cuts and shortages in Santiago de Cuba push residents into barter, remittances and …

German economy shows tentative stabilisation as Ifo index edges up and Q1 growth confirmed Germany’s economy received modest confirmation of stability in May as the Ifo business climate ticked up …

German economy faces longest slump since 2019 as public concern rises Germany’s economic stagnation since spring 2019 is dragging public confidence down, with rising concerns over growth, jobs and the …