Ifo, a German economic research institute, announced that business confidence in Germany rose in February as the country continues its economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The business sentiment index increased to 91.1 from 90.1 in January, signaling an upward trend. However, the index fell short of analysts’ expectations, which were set at 91.2. The …
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Germany’s economic sentiment continued its upward trajectory for the fifth consecutive month, surpassing expectations in February, according to the Center for Economic Research for Europe (ZEW). The sentiment index rose to 28.1, beating analysts’ estimates of 22.0, and up from 16.9 in January. The upbeat reading was supported by strong earnings expectations in the energy …
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Ground service workers in Germany went on a 24-hour strike to demand a wage increase that affected nearly 300,000 passengers. The strike led to the cancellation of 2,340 flights at seven major airports, including Bremen, Dortmund, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, and Stuttgart, according to the German Airports Association (ADV). As a result, Hamburg Airport was …
The German government’s statistics office (FSO) has reported that the index of wholesale prices in Germany rose 10.6% year-on-year in January and increased by 0.2% month-on-month. This is a positive sign for the country’s economy, as the index had slipped from its April high of 23.8% year-on-year in 2022. The report shows that the rise …
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According to the German Statistical Office (FSO), Germany’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) saw a 9.2% increase on a yearly basis in January, adjusted for comparison with the European Union (EU). Despite being lower than the expected 10% YoY increase, the January CPI still showed a rise of 0.5% compared to December 2022. Although analysts had …
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The German Statistical Office released a report indicating that industrial output in Germany dropped more than anticipated in December 2022, declining by 3.1% from the previous month. The decrease was larger than expected, with economists forecasting a 0.7% decrease for the month. In 2022 as a whole, Germany’s industrial output decreased by 0.6% compared to …
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The German Statistical Office released data on February 6th, indicating an increase in German industrial orders in December 2022, with a rise of 3.2% compared to the previous month. The figure exceeded analysts’ predictions of a 2.0% increase, following a 4.4% decline in November. The Bureau of Statistics revealed that the boost in orders was …
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According to the Federal Statistical Office, German merchandise exports fell by 6.3% in December 2022 compared to the previous month. This decline was just below the expected 3.3% drop forecasted by analysts. In addition, German imports saw a 6.1% decrease from the previous month, which was only 0.8% lower than the expected decline by analysts. …
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The German government has reported a surprising decrease in retail sales in December, with a drop of 5.3% compared to the previous month. The figure falls short of analyst predictions, which had expected a 0.2% rise in retail sales. The unexpected decrease in sales raises concerns about the state of the German economy and consumer …
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Leading materials science firm, Dow, and global advanced recycling solutions provider, Mura Technology, have partnered to address the issue of global plastic waste and promote circular economy manufacturing. Mura plans to construct a new recycling facility in Boehlen, Germany, on Dow’s premises. This facility will be the largest of its kind in Europe, converting used …
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