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Germany Cuts 2026 Growth Forecast Amid Rising Energy Costs

4/1/2026

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Germany's leading economic institutes cut the 2026 growth forecast to 0.6% from 1.3%.
The revision reflects the Iran war's impact on energy prices.
Inflation is at 2.8% in March.
Higher energy costs will reduce national income by about 50 billion euros.
Economists advise against government interventions to lower energy prices and favor targeted social compensation.

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Germany's leading economic institutes cut the 2026 growth forecast to 0.6% from 1.3%.
The revision reflects the Iran war's impact on energy prices.
Inflation is at 2.8% in March.
Higher energy costs will reduce national income by about 50 billion euros.
Economists advise against government interventions to lower energy prices and favor targeted social compensation.