Economy

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 …

Strait of Hormuz Blockade Since March Raises Global Shipping and Energy Alarm The Strait of Hormuz has been blocked to regular commercial traffic since early March, raising immediate concerns about …

German economy posts 0.3% Q1 growth but outlook clouded by Iran war risks German economy posts 0.3% quarter-on-quarter growth in Q1, but rising oil prices and supply uncertainty from the …

German economic growth outlook darkens as key market indicator plunges further German economic growth is under renewed pressure after a leading financial-market indicator collapsed in March and fell again in …

US troop withdrawal from Germany could displace 10,000–12,000, Ramstein mayor warns Ramstein officials warn the announced US troop withdrawal from Germany could displace up to 12,000 people and cost the …

German investors in Poland accelerate deals as manufacturing and EV hubs expand German investors in Poland are moving capital into manufacturing and EV chains, attracted by lower costs and EU …

Iran economic crisis deepens as fragile ceasefire halts fighting but U.S. blockade chokes trade Fragile ceasefire paused US-Israeli strikes, but the Iran economic crisis is intensifying as a U.S. blockade …

UN warns Strait of Hormuz closure is “strangling the global economy” UN chief Antonio Guterres warns the Strait of Hormuz closure is strangling the global economy, prolonging supply-chain disruptions and …