economy
Eastern Germany's Business Climate Improved Again in August
The ifo index rose to 89.8 from 89.1, with regional conditions still requiring industry and state context.
Author
Sophie Keller
Labour & Skills Correspondent, German Business Review
Sophie Keller covers employment, skills and demographics, connecting national labour data with the hiring constraints reported by industries and regions.
Coverage prioritises Destatis, the Bundesbank, federal regulators, company reports and dated regional statistics. Estimates and company guidance are presented as such.
Articles by Sophie Keller
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