German regional economic growth diverges sharply as only 12 states expand in Q1 2026 Only 12 of 16 states recorded German regional economic growth in Q1 2026; industry mix and …
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ifo employment barometer shows fewer German job cuts planned in May
by Leo Müllerby Leo Müllerifo employment barometer rises to 93.9 in May 2026 as planned job cuts slow ifo employment barometer rises to 93.9 in May 2026 as German companies plan fewer job cuts; …
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German export expectations plunge to -5.5 in May 2026 as autos and metals turn cautious Ifo survey: German export expectations fell to −5.5 in May 2026, denting autos and metals …
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German export expectations drop sharply in May as ifo reveals
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman export expectations slide to -5.5 in May 2026 as ifo signals growing pessimism German export expectations fell to -5.5 in May 2026, the ifo Institute reports, as geopolitical risks …
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Ifo business climate index rises slightly in May despite Iran war
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerIfo business climate index edges up to 84.9 in May as services rebound Ifo business climate index edges to 84.9 in May as services rebound; German economy shows fragile stabilization …
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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 …
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German self-employed face growing financial risk as ifo survey reveals order shortfalls
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSurvey: 20.6% of self-employed in Germany say finances are at risk as orders dry up Survey finds 20.6% of self-employed in Germany fear their finances amid rising order shortages; business …
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German companies face survival crisis as ifo survey finds 8.1% threatened
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman companies fear insolvency as surveys show rising distress across sectors Survey and statistics signal growing insolvency risk for German companies; 8.1% report existential threats and retail reaches new highs. …
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ifo Institute warns German companies plan biggest layoffs since May 2020
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerJob cuts in Germany accelerate as ifo barometer falls to lowest since May 2020 Job cuts in Germany rise as the ifo employment barometer falls to 91.3 – the lowest …
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Ifo Business Climate Index drops to pandemic-era low amid Iran war
by Leo Müllerby Leo Müllerifo business climate index falls to pandemic-era low as Iran war and Hormuz blockade hit German firms IFO business climate index falls to 84.4 in April, lowest since COVID; Iran …