European shares rise as bond yields retreat PARIS: European shares began the week on a strong footing, boosted by a drop in bond yields with investors assessing... Published 31 Oct, 2023 05:26am
Business & Finance German economy likely shrunk in Q3: Bundesbank FRANKFURT: Germany’s economy likely contracted in the third quarter, the Bundesbank said in a monthly report on... Published 30 Oct, 2023 05:24am
World Germany agrees 32bn euro tax cuts to give economy 'big boost' MESEBERG: Germany's coalition on Tuesday set aside weeks of squabbling to agree to a total of 32 billion euros... Published 29 Aug, 2023 11:20pm
Business & Finance German consumer mood improves as inflation slows BERLIN: German consumer confidence rose heading into August, a key survey showed Thursday, as once red-hot inflation... Published 27 Jul, 2023 11:31am
Business & Finance German economy entered recession in Q1 BERLIN: The German economy contracted in the first quarter of 2023 compared with the previous three months, thereby... Published 25 May, 2023 12:16pm
Business & Finance Germany cuts tax estimates, no additional leeway: ministry BERLIN: Germany’s finance ministry said on Thursday it expects 148.7 billion euros ($163.69 billion) less in tax... Published 15 May, 2023 07:21am
Business & Finance German economy expected to avoid recession: report BERLIN: Germany is expected to narrowly escape recession and post modest growth in the first quarter of the year,... Published 17 Apr, 2023 06:41am
World Ukraine war expected to cost Germany 160bn euros by year-end BERLIN: The Ukraine war will have cost the German economy around 160 billion euros ($171 billion), or some 4% of its... Published 20 Feb, 2023 07:12am
Business & Finance German industrial orders rise by 3.2% in December BERLIN: German industrial orders rose in December, increasing by 3.2% on the month on a seasonally and calendar... Published 06 Feb, 2023 12:48pm
Business & Finance German economy likely to avoid recession in 2023 FRANKFURT: Germany is set to narrowly escape a recession this year, the government said Wednesday, as Europe’s... Published 30 Jan, 2023 06:52am
World Germany 'not going into a recession' in 2023: Scholz BERLIN: Germany will avoid a painful recession this year, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday, predicting that... Published 17 Jan, 2023 10:20pm
World German economy expected to contract slightly in 2023: BDI BERLIN: The German economy is expected to contract by 0.3% this year, Germany’ BDI industry association said on... Published 17 Jan, 2023 02:05pm
Business & Finance German economy weathering hard winter but risks loom BERLIN: The surge in energy prices that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has pushed Germany to the brink of a... Published 13 Jan, 2023 01:49pm
World Hensoldt plans defence deals with Gulf states BERLIN: German defence supplier Hensoldt has applied to the government for clearance for a number of politically... Published 07 Jan, 2023 06:00am
Business & Finance German factory orders plunge in November BERLIN: German industrial orders fell sharply in November to hit their lowest level in more than two years, official... Published 06 Jan, 2023 02:53pm
Markets German inflation drops on gas bill subsidy FRANKFURT: German inflation eased in December for a second straight month, preliminary data showed Tuesday, as... Published 03 Jan, 2023 08:21pm
World German economy beats expectations with 0.4% growth in Q3 BERLIN: The German economy grew slightly more in the third quarter than preliminary figures suggested, bolstered by... Published 25 Nov, 2022 12:25pm
Business & Finance German economy posts surprise growth in third quarter FRANKFURT: The German economy unexpectedly grew in the third quarter, official data showed Friday, defying... Published 28 Oct, 2022 01:58pm
Opinion Germany energy transition needs faster CO2 cuts from autos, industry Two major pillars of the German economy - its mammoth car market and manufacturing sector - are clear laggards in... Published 20 Sep, 2022 05:51am
World Near 50-year high German inflation strengthens case for larger ECB rate rise BERLIN: German inflation rose to its highest level in almost 50 years in August, beating a high set only three... Published 30 Aug, 2022 06:59pm
Print German dependence on China growing BERLIN: The German economy became more dependent on China in the first half of 2022, with direct investment and its... Updated 20 Aug, 2022 09:48am
Business & Finance IMF sees heavy hit to German economy from Russian gas stop FRANKFURT: Halting Russian gas supplies to Germany would cost Europe’s largest economy 1.5 percent of its GDP in... Published 21 Jul, 2022 06:24am
Business & Finance German factory output rises but Ukraine clouds loom FRANKFURT: German industrial production rose in February, official data showed Thursday, but analysts warned it ... Published 07 Apr, 2022 03:00pm
World Germany to enter recession due to virus: Bundesbank FRANKFURT: The Bundesbank said on Monday the latest wave of the coronavirus pandemic risked pushing the German... Published 21 Feb, 2022 06:42pm
Business & Finance Germany cuts 2022 GDP growth forecast on virus woes FRANKFURT: The German government on Wednesday lowered its economic growth forecast for 2022 as an Omicron-fuelled... Published 26 Jan, 2022 05:46pm
Business & Finance German growth to be slower than expected in 2022: Ifo FRANKFURT: The growth of the German economy is set to be slower than expected next year due to disrupted supply... Published 14 Dec, 2021 04:15pm
Markets European stocks lower as Germany cuts growth outlook LONDON: Europe's main stock markets opened lower Wednesday after Germany downgraded its growth outlook, while ... Published 27 Oct, 2021 12:35pm
Opinion As Merkel exits, Germans debate famed budget discipline When Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government smashed its debt taboo and opened the money taps to help the German... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
World German economy could grow by 4pc this year: minister Germany's economy had a rough first quarter of 2021, shrinking by 1.7 percent as rising coronavirus infections forced shutdowns to be extended. Published 03 Jun, 2021 04:57pm
Business & Finance IMF lauds Germany for ‘excellent’ crisis response BERLIN: Germany has made “excellent use” of its spending power with unprecedented support measures to fight the... Updated 21 May, 2021 09:43am