Germany’s Federal Statistics Office delivered news on Friday that confirmed earlier indications: inflation in the country receded in January, offering a potential reprieve from recent price surges. According to the official data, consumer prices, when harmonized for comparison with other European Union nations, increased by approximately 3.1 percent year-on-year in …
Read More »EUR/USD struggles near 1.0750 amid weaker European indicators
Wednesday saw minimal movement in the EUR/USD pair as European economic indicators continued to weaken. After hitting a small intraday high of 1.0784, the pair tested back into familiar terrain near 1.0750. Since interest rates in the Eurozone peaked in September of last year, those who are interested in rate …
Read More »German Government Approves $17 Billion Plan to Support Hydrogen-Ready Gas Power Plants
The German Economy Ministry announced on Monday its approval of plans to provide subsidies totaling $17 billion to support gas power plants capable of converting to hydrogen. This initiative aims to address the intermittency of renewable energy sources and expedite the transition to low-carbon power generation. Key Points: Purpose: The …
Read More »Surprise Increase in German Industrial Orders
The Federal Statistics Office in Germany announced on Tuesday that industrial orders in the country experienced an unexpected upturn in December, defying analysts’ projections. Key Findings: December Industrial Orders Surprising Growth: Industrial orders surged by 8.9 percent from the previous month after adjusting for seasonal variations and calendar factors. This …
Read More »The German economy contracted in Q4
On Tuesday, the German Federal Statistics Office reported a contraction in the country’s economy during the final quarter of 2023, fueling concerns among economists who anticipate that Europe’s largest economy may enter another technical recession in the first quarter of 2024. According to the data, Germany’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) …
Read More »German exports rose more than expected in November
On Monday, data from the Federal Statistical Office revealed that German exports exceeded expectations in November, experiencing a robust increase driven by heightened demand within the European Union. German exports surged by an impressive 3.7 percent in November compared to the previous month, surpassing the 0.3 percent increase forecasted in …
Read More »Euro continues to lose ground against the Sterling
As the Euro declines in value relative to the Pound Sterling, the Euro/GBP is testing 0.8640. Consumer confidence in the eurozone does not change, but the business outlook does. The Euro is expected to lose ground to the Pound Sterling, setting up the pair for a fifth day of losses …
Read More »The German economy recorded a slight contraction in Q3
Data showed on Monday that the German economy recorded a slight contraction in the third quarter, as the performance of the largest economy in Europe is still affected by weak purchasing power and high interest rates. The Federal Statistics Office said that the gross domestic product fell 0.1 percent on …
Read More »Producer prices in Germany recorded their largest decline ever
Producer prices in Germany recorded their biggest year-on-year decline in August since data collection began in 1949, raising hopes that inflation will continue to ease in Europe’s largest economy. The Federal Statistics Office reported on Wednesday that producer prices fell by 12.6 percent year-on-year. Analysts polled by Reuters had expected …
Read More »Germany’s industrial output fell more than expected in July
Germany’s industrial output fell slightly more than expected in July, the Federal Statistics Office said on Thursday, highlighting the challenges facing the sector after Europe’s largest economy slumped in the winter. Production fell 0.8 percent in July compared to the previous month. Analysts in a poll conducted by Reuters expected …
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