Country: DE | Published: 2026-09-24
Germany's mood stays upbeat, with September Ifo business expectations coming in better than forecast, adding to the earlier PMI evidence that activity is holding up. The news flow
Germany's mood stays upbeat, with September Ifo business expectations coming in better than forecast, adding to the earlier PMI evidence that activity is holding up. The news flow remains heavy on geopolitics, with headlines about a potential major Russian move in Ukraine and European security concerns, though markets have shown little reaction so far. On the corporate side, the picture stays mixed, with Chinese car brands gaining European share on hybrid demand while a major German supplier faces margin pressure from weak production.