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Exclusive-Germany to cut 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.0%, source says
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 20, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Quick Summary
Germany is set to reduce its 2026 GDP growth forecast from 1.3% to 1.0%, according to a source. The revision will be part of the Economy Ministry's annual report.
Exclusive-Germany to cut 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.0%, source
Germany's Economic Forecast Revision
BERLIN, Jan 20 (Reuters) - The German government is lowering its growth forecast for gross domestic product in 2026 to 1.0% from 1.3% previously, according to a person familiar with the projections.
Details of the GDP Adjustment
The downward revision is likely to be included in the Economy Ministry's annual economic report, to be presented on January 28, the person said.
Implications for the Economy
The Economy Ministry declined to comment.
(Reporting by Holger Hansen; Writing by Christoph Steitz; Editing by Thomas Seythal and Gareth Jones)
Key Takeaways
- •Germany lowers 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.0%.
- •Previous forecast was 1.3%.
- •Revision to be included in annual economic report.
- •Economy Ministry declines to comment.
- •Report to be presented on January 28.
Frequently Asked Questions about Exclusive-Germany to cut 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.0%, source says
1What is the main topic?
The main topic is Germany's reduction of its 2026 GDP growth forecast from 1.3% to 1.0%.
2Why is the GDP forecast being revised?
The revision is part of the Economy Ministry's annual economic report, though specific reasons were not disclosed.
3When will the report be presented?
The report is scheduled to be presented on January 28.
