Oct 26, 2023

Is Germany already in recession?

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From the BBC World Service: Business activity contracted in Germany for a fourth straight month in October. Plus, "Barbie" has boosted toy sales for its maker, Mattel

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Germany's economy stumbles, once again making it the "sick man of Europe"

by Leanna Byrne

Oct 26, 2023

Business activity in Germany contracted for a fourth straight month in October. Experts are labeling Europe’s largest economy the "sick man of Europe."

The International Monetary Fund expects Germany's economy to contract 0.3% this year. Above, the banking district skyline of Frankfurt.

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