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Germany's Economy Shrinks 0.3% Amid Mixed Signals

8/22/2025

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Germany's economy contracted by 0.3% from April to June, exceeding the initial estimate of -0.1%.
Industrial production and household consumption were revised down, while government spending increased by 0.8%.
August PMI data showed rising business activity, potentially due to US tariff optimism and fiscal stimulus.
Annual GDP growth for the second quarter was 0.2%.

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Story summary

Germany's economy contracted by 0.3% from April to June, exceeding the initial estimate of -0.1%.
Industrial production and household consumption were revised down, while government spending increased by 0.8%.
August PMI data showed rising business activity, potentially due to US tariff optimism and fiscal stimulus.
Annual GDP growth for the second quarter was 0.2%.