"Sentiment among German businesses is euphoric," Ifo chief Clemens Fuest said in a statement. "Companies' satisfaction with their current business situation reached its highest level since Germany's reunification. Their short-term business outlook also improved. Germany's economy is powering ahead," he added.
German Ifo business morale hits new record high
German business confidence unexpectedly rose in July, a survey showed on Tuesday, hitting the third record high in as many months as Europe's largest economy powered ahead and morale lifted across industry. The Munich-based Ifo economic institute said its business climate index, based on a monthly survey of some 7,000 firms, rose to 116.0 from 115.2 in June. The reading compared with a Reuters consensus forecast for a value of 114.9.
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