Eurozone GDP growth rises 0.4% in Q2 as Ireland posts 3.9% surge Eurozone GDP growth accelerated to 0.4% in Q2, driven by Ireland’s 3.9% jump; energy-driven inflation and ECB policy …
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Rhine low water threatens German GDP growth, Kiel Institute warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerLow Rhine water levels threaten Germany’s economy, IfW warns of Q3 GDP hit Low Rhine water levels could shave up to 0.2% off Germany’s Q3 GDP, IfW warns, as cargo …
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German social budget grows to record 32 percent of GDP, report reveals
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman social spending climbs to record 32% of GDP as budget hits €1.431 trillion Germany’s social spending reached 32% of GDP in 2025, rising to €1.431 trillion as care, health …
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Ludwig Straub says macroeconomic models predict US debt may reach 250% GDP
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerLudwig Straub’s models rewrite macroeconomics: household diversity, COVID and ageing reshape fiscal policy Ludwig Straub’s acclaimed research reshapes macroeconomic modeling by showing how household heterogeneity and population ageing alter fiscal …
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China’s GDP growth slows to 4.3% in Q2 amid weak domestic demand
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChina economy growth slows to 4.3% in Q2 as exports surge while domestic demand weakens China economy slows: Q2 GDP up 4.3% year-on-year, missing forecasts; exports surge while consumption, investment …
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Germany’s productive net investments fall to 0.2% of GDP, McKinsey finds
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s productive net investments slump to 0.2% of GDP, McKinsey warns Germany’s productive net investments fell to just 0.2% of GDP in 2024, putting the country at the bottom of …
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Brexit study reveals UK per-capita GDP six to eight percent below projections
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerTen Years After Brexit Vote, Britain Faces Lasting Economic Costs and Deep Political Division Ten years after the June 23, 2016 Brexit referendum, new assessments and economic data show persistent …
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EU debt alarm: IMF warns of 130% of GDP by 2040 after Nicosia finance ministers’ meeting IMF warns EU debt may hit 130% of GDP by 2040, prompting debate in …
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German economy stabilizes modestly as Ifo index rises and Q1 GDP grows
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman 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 …