Country: DE | Published: 2026-09-17
German equities are finding some lift as European shares climb on easing oil prices and stalled bond yields, while the IMK institute's sharp upgrade to its 2026 growth forecast add
German equities are finding some lift as European shares climb on easing oil prices and stalled bond yields, while the IMK institute's sharp upgrade to its 2026 growth forecast adds a rare optimistic note to the domestic outlook. Trade friction is building, with Berlin pushing the EU for action against Chinese car imports over unfair competition concerns. On the policy front, an ECB official sees no second-round inflation pressures, and a restaurant VAT cut appears to have failed to pass savings to consumers, keeping the inflation story nuanced.