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German Business Morale Dips Amid Reform Frustrations

11/25/2025

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The Ifo Institute reported that German business morale declined in November, with the index at 88.1, down from 88.4 in October, and the decline affected all sectors except services.
Analysts had anticipated the index to be 88.5.
Experts say gloom stems from the government's failure to implement reforms, with modest growth in final quarter of 2025 and a stronger upturn in the next year tied to infrastructure and defense spending.

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The Ifo Institute reported that German business morale declined in November, with the index at 88.1, down from 88.4 in October, and the decline affected all sectors except services.
Analysts had anticipated the index to be 88.5.
Experts say gloom stems from the government's failure to implement reforms, with modest growth in final quarter of 2025 and a stronger upturn in the next year tied to infrastructure and defense spending.