Germany's Merz sees signs economy turning corner, IMF says mid-term prospects constrained

Germany's Merz sees signs economy turning corner, IMF says mid-term prospects constrained

BERLIN - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday said there were signs the economy is turning a corner following his landmark reform of fiscal rules earlier this year, but the International Monetary Fund warned medium-term prospects remain constrained. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Germany's Merz sees signs economy turning corner, IMF says mid-term prospects constrained

BERLIN (Reuters) -German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday said there were signs the economy is turning a corner following his landmark reform of fiscal rules earlier this year, but the International Monetary Fund warned medium-term prospects remain constrained. Read full story

Germany’s Merz Highlights Promising Economic Recovery Despite Mid-Term Challenges

Germany’s Economy Minister Friedrich Merz has expressed cautious optimism, noting early signs that the nation’s economic downturn may be stabilizing. However, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) offers a more tempered outlook, warning that Germany’s mid-term economic prospects remain constrained amid ongoing structural challenges. This juxtaposition highlights the delicate balance policymakers face as Europe’s largest economy [...]