Export expectations ‘rise sharply’ in Germany
Exporters in Germany have reported a ‘considerable’ improvement in expectations, with the ifo Export Expectations index rising to 9.6 points…
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European Union reports decline in trade surplus with non-EU countries
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German manufacturers see sharpest drop in export orders since December 2024
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