Country: DE | Published: 2026-09-22
Germany's pulse today is one of cautious optimism, with leading economic institutes lifting their growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027, a sign the outlook is brightening after a long
Germany's pulse today is one of cautious optimism, with leading economic institutes lifting their growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027, a sign the outlook is brightening after a long stretch of stagnation. Defence spending is filtering down to mid-sized manufacturers, adding a tangible demand stream to the recovery story. The political backdrop remains a counterweight, as the far-right's surge keeps shaking Europe's largest economy, while European stocks managed a choppy rise amid talk of potential US-Iran talks.