Germany economy

German economy grew by 0.4 percent in final quarter of 2016

The German economy grew by 0.4 percent in the final quarter of 2016, the Federal Statistics Office said on Tuesday, with increased state spending, higher private consumption and construction more than offsetting a drag from foreign trade.

Feb 14, 2017, 13:41 PM IST

German retail sales unexpectedly fall in June

Analysts polled by the financial services provider Factset had forecast the volatile indicator would stay unchanged for the month in Europe`s biggest economy.

Jul 31, 2015, 14:01 PM IST

German investor sentiment slips, but outlook still positive: ZEW

Investor sentiment in Germany fell to its lowest level in eight months in July, but the outlook for Europe`s biggest economy remains positive, a leading survey found on Tuesday.

Jul 14, 2015, 15:43 PM IST

German consumer confidence at 13.5-year high: Survey

Consumer confidence in Germany is at its highest since late 2001, as low inflation buoys households` income expectations, although there were signs of concern about the constant tug-of-war over Greece, a poll showed on Thursday.

Apr 23, 2015, 12:58 PM IST

German government raises 2015, 2016 growth forecasts to 1.8%

The German government upgraded Wednesday its forecasts for growth both this year and next year to 1.8 percent, saying Europe`s biggest economy is "in an upturn."

Apr 22, 2015, 15:09 PM IST

German consumer confidence hits 13-year high: Survey

Consumer confidence in Germany is at its highest since late 2001, as the weaker euro and falling energy prices fuel optimism regarding the outlook for Europe`s biggest economy, a poll found on Thursday.

Mar 26, 2015, 12:55 PM IST

German investor sentiment hits 13-month high in March: ZEW

The widely watched investor confidence index calculated by the ZEW economic institute rose by 1.8 points to 54.8 points in March, its highest level since February 2014, ZEW said in a statement.

Mar 17, 2015, 17:58 PM IST

German factory orders slump in November

German industrial orders, a key measure of demand for German-made goods both at home and abroad, fell unexpectedly in November, data showed on Thursday, but analysts insisted the uptrend remains intact.

Jan 08, 2015, 15:37 PM IST

German retail sales rise in November: Data

German retail sales, a closely watched measure of household confidence, rose for the second month in a row in November, official data showed on Wednesday.

Jan 07, 2015, 12:48 PM IST

Germany runs up surplus of 1.1% of GDP in first half

Germany achieved a surplus in its public finances in the first half of this year, even though growth stalled in the second quarter, official data showed on Monday.

Sep 01, 2014, 19:47 PM IST

German official unemployment rate steady at 6.7%

Germany`s jobless rate remained steady at 6.7 percent in July, unchanged for a fourth month, seasonally adjusted official data showed on Thursday.

Jul 31, 2014, 15:25 PM IST