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German Auto Expectations Improved, While Current Business Stayed Weak
The ifo industry's July expectations rose sharply, but job-cut pressure and poor present conditions remained.
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Carmakers, suppliers, electric vehicles and factory economics across Germany's largest manufacturing value chain.
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