Germany’s unemployment dipped slightly in November, but the 6.3% rate stayed unchanged, and weakening job vacancies show the labor market remains fragile with no clear recovery yet. #GermanyEconomy #LabourMarket #UnemploymentRate #EuropeMarkets #ForexNews #EUUpdates

Germany’s economy forecast cut at Ifo as tariffs weigh on growth Investing.com -- Germany’s economy is expected to grow at a slower pace than previously forecast, according to the Ifo Institute’s quarterly report released Thursday. The Ifo Institute lowered its growth projection for Europe’s largest economy to 0.2% for 2025, down from its earlier forecast of 0.3%. The outlook for 2026 was also reduced to 1.3% from the previous estimate of 1.5%. Timo Wollmershaeuser, head of forecasts at Ifo, pointed to U.S. tariffs as a key factor still having a "noticeable impact" on the German economy. "Solely the uncertainty associated with the previous tariff dispute is likely to gradually recede, which will support the economy," Wollmershaeuser said. The downward revision comes despite the German government’s planned fiscal loosening, which economists say will provide less economic stimulus than initially anticipated. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. Which stock should you buy in your very next trade? AI computing powers are changing the stock market. Investing.com's ProPicks AI includes dozens of winning stock portfolios chosen by our advanced AI. Year to date, 3 out of 4 global portfolios are beating their benchmark indexes, with 98% in the green. Our flagship Tech Titans strategy doubled the S&P 500 within 18 months, including notable winners like Super Micro Computer (+185%) and AppLovin (+157%). Which stock will be the next to soar?

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MET Group Expands German Gas Storage Footprint with KGE Acquisition MET Group Expands German Gas Storage Footprint with KGE Acquisition Swiss energy group MET Group has significantly expanded its presence in the German natural gas market. The company has finalized the acquisition of 100% of KGE, a gas storage operator located in Gronau, North Rhine-Westphalia. KGE's storage facilities possess a working gas volume of 179 million cubic meters, and are connected to Open Grid Europe’s infrastructure. Prior to the acquisition, KGE was jointly owned by EWMR, DEW21 from Dortmund, Stadtwerke Essen, Gelsenwasser AG, and MET Holding Germany. This transaction marks a major shift in ownership for the company. MET Group already manages gas storage facilities in Germany, including sites at Etzel in Lower Saxony and Reckrod in Hesse. The addition of KGE further strengthens MET’s position as a key player in Germany’s gas storage sector.

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Germany's IFO index climbed to 88.4 in June, reflecting rising business optimism despite geopolitical tensions. US tariffs pose trade risks, but government spending and ECB rate cuts aid the 0.4% GDP growth in Q1.

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German investor confidence soars (ZEW 47.5), with growth set to resume at +0.3% in 2025 thanks to €46B tax relief & €500B infra plan. ECB cautious amid global risks. #GermanyEconomy #Politics

Germany rebounds with +0.3% growth expected in 2025, backing Merkel‑era incentives: €46 bn tax relief & €500 bn infrastructure. ECB holds off easing. Rail gets €10.5 bn instant boost. EU budget prioritizes defence. #GermanyEconomy #Politics

Germany’s economy stagnates with 0% growth forecast. €46 B tax-relief approved. U.S. tariffs threaten 90,000 jobs. Defense bunkers expanded amid Russia fears. AfD labeled extremist; Merz meets Trump on global security. #GermanyEconomy #Politics

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Germany's industrial production and exports fell in April, raising concerns over growth sustainability. Despite a surprising GDP increase in Q1, challenges like tariffs and structural weaknesses persist. Future investments may boost growth. #GermanyEconomy #IndustrialProduction #TariffImpact

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Germany’s industry is showing resilience.

Orders are up. Domestic demand is strong.

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A fragile but encouraging signal from the heart of Europe.

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Can fiscal stimulus really fix Germany’s economy? Investing.com -- Germany’s recent pivot to looser fiscal policy marks a change in its economic strategy, but analysts at Capital Economics argue that this stimulus is unlikely to resolve the deeper structural issues dragging down the country’s long-term growth prospects. After years of economic stagnation following the pandemic, the government has moved to increase public spending, with plans to ramp up investment in defense and infrastructure. The shift, including subsidies for electric vehicles and incentives for machinery investments, is expected to give a modest boost to growth over the next two years. Capital Economics forecasts GDP growth of 1.0% in both 2026 and 2027. This improvement will be largely driven by the planned increase in public spending, which could add about 0.7% to GDP annually during that period. However, that momentum is expected to be short-lived. Beyond 2027, Capital Economics projects growth will fall to just 0.5% per year, well below the pre-pandemic average of nearly 2%. The brokerage underscores that much of the additional spending will not lift productivity. Defense outlays, for instance, are earmarked mainly for equipment and personnel rather than research and development. Meanwhile, infrastructure funds are set to be directed at maintenance projects rather than new ventures, limiting any potential gains in productivity. Moreover, long-term demographic challenges are expected to weigh heavily on the labor market. Germany’s working-age population is projected to decline steeply through the rest of the decade. While the government plans to encourage higher labor force participation and facilitate skilled immigration, these efforts are unlikely to fully offset the demographic drag. Even with immigration of around 270,000 annually, aligned with European Commission forecasts, the labor force is still expected to contract. Germany’s productivity growth is also expected to remain subdued. The country’s digitalization and green transition efforts, while acknowledged as priorities, continue to lag. Analysts at Capital Economics note that these areas remain secondary to more traditional sectors under the current government. Despite the creation of a digitalization ministry, reforms to reduce bureaucracy or strengthen support for start-ups have yet to materialize. At the same time, Germany’s industrial base, the traditional backbone of its economy, is in decline. Since 2017, industrial production has fallen, with the auto and energy-intensive sectors among the hardest hit. Structural challenges such as weaker European and Chinese demand, U.S. tariffs, and higher domestic energy and labor costs are expected to persist. Capital Economics warns that the auto industry alone may see output drop by as much as 20% over the next decade. These trends suggest that Germany will remain a wealthy nation, but with a diminishing number of secure, high-paying industrial jobs. As living standards stagnate and economic growth slows, the political landscape may shift further. The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party, which performs strongly in regions facing deindustrialization, could gain more traction. While not expected to enter government under current conditions, a continued rise in AfD support could complicate coalition-building after the next federal election in 2029. On the European stage, Germany’s influence is unlikely to wane substantially despite its economic challenges. It remains the EU’s largest economy and primary financial contributor. Still, slow growth in Germany could limit the bloc’s global clout.

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Japan is no longer the world’s top creditor nation — a title it held since 1991. Germany has now taken the lead.

By the end of 2024, Japan had a record ¥533.05 trillion ($3.7 trillion) in net external assets.

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Germany's economy grew by 0.4% in Q1, boosted by March performance. However, GDP is expected to stagnate this year, with a 1% growth forecast for next year, impacted by tariffs and an infrastructure plan.

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Germany is experiencing a three-year recession, leading to 200,000 business closures and a 21% increase in insolvencies. High energy costs and job cuts in the automotive sector highlight the need to reevaluate energy policies for sustainability.

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Germany's economy stagnates amid US tariffs; new Merz-led coalition plans €500B investment. AfD designated as extremist. #GermanyEconomy #Politics

What’s behind this pessimism?

Ongoing geopolitical conflicts.

High energy, regulation, and labour costs.

Uncertainty from US President Trump’s new tariff threats on EU goods.

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Germany’s new government unlikely to see strong recovery amid U.S. tensions: CE Investing.com -- Germany’s new government is unlikely to engineer a strong economic rebound this year despite a sweeping fiscal stimulus plan, according to Capital Economics. While the coalition agreement outlines substantial infrastructure and defense investments, the economic research firm expects external challenges, particularly from the United States, to limit the near-term impact. The German government aims to increase infrastructure spending by €150 billion between 2025 and 2029, equivalent to around 0.7% of GDP per year. Although this marks a significant ramp-up, Capital Economics called the plan “ambitious” and said a more realistic figure may be closer to 0.5% of GDP per year. On defense, the firm reiterated expectations for spending to rise from 2.1% of GDP in 2024 to about 3.5% by 2027. Additional measures to stimulate activity include tax cuts for businesses, incentives for labor participation, and targeted support for sectors such as restaurants, EVs, and agriculture. However, these are not expected to drive meaningful growth this year. “It will take time to approve new policies and get the investment spending underway. So any benefit this year will be small and probably offset by the drag from U.S. tariffs to which Germany is a lot more exposed than most euro-zone countries,” Capital Economics wrote in a Friday report. The risk of additional tariffs on pharmaceuticals, a key German export sector, adds further downside pressure. Although domestic stimulus may lift GDP growth to 1% or more from 2026 to 2028, this projection depends on an indefinite suspension of reciprocal tariffs. Even then, Capital Economics sees only a marginal improvement in Germany’s potential growth due to limited labor supply measures and the focus on maintaining, rather than expanding, infrastructure. “Overall manufacturing production capacity still looks set to decline even if higher defence spending spurs growth in that sector,” the note said, adding that years of underinvestment mean much of the upcoming spending will be used to repair existing infrastructure. The firm also voiced skepticism about long-term productivity gains, citing incremental progress on bureaucracy and a lack of support for high-growth sectors. As Friedrich Merz prepares to take office, Capital Economics notes that the coalition agreement has already been “overtaken by events" to an extent, with U.S. trade tensions likely to shape the near-term outlook.

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Germany's unemployment rises to 6.3% amid economic slowdown. Inflation drops to 2.3%, prompting ECB rate cut considerations. Coalition talks face challenges over migration policies. #GermanyEconomy #Politics

Germany's increased defense spending raises Eurozone borrowing costs. AfD's confrontational stance in Bundestag escalates tensions. #GermanyEconomy #AfD #Eurozone

Germany's unemployment rises to 6.3% amid economic slowdown. Debates on easing Russia sanctions and nuclear strategies intensify. AfD's Bundestag presence grows. #GermanyEconomy #Politics