Germany’s IfW lifts 2026 growth forecast by half point
Germany’s IfW raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast for 2026 by half a percentage point to 1.3%, citing growing signs the economy has passed the low point and is regaining momentum.
Story updates
07:40:53 AM UTC
SquawkNews
Germany's IFW Economic Institute Raises 2026 Economic Growth Forecast To 1.3% From 0.8% Previously, Maintains 2027 Forecast For 1.0% Growth
Germany's IfW institute on Thursday raised its 2026 growth forecast for Europe's largest economy by half a percentage point, citing growing signs that it has passed the low point of its downturn and is regaining momentum.The institute now expects gross domestic product to grow by 1.3% this year, up…