International Economic

Trio of German data signals economic slowdown in first quarter

By Benjamin Chiou

Date: Thursday 30 Apr 2026

(Sharecast News) - A trio of leading economic indicators in Germany pointed to an economic slowdown over recent months, with GDP growth easing, retail sales falling sharply and unemployment rising to a 15-year high.
The German economy grew by 0.3% over the first three months of 2026, marking a slight acceleration...

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