Quickly informed:
This week everyone is looking to the USA, where Donald Trump’s second presidency begins. Last week brought positive US economic data, such as rising industrial production and good business sentiment. However, the news from the German economy is once again sobering. The IMF has lowered the growth forecast for 2025 to 0.3 percent. This week, Trump’s first official actions are also in the focus of the economy. There is also the ZEW index for Germany, leading indicators for the USA and the S&P purchasing managers’ indices.
The economic overview with current assessments, short and concise – only here Hellmeyer of the week.
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