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Germany may grow twice as fast this year as earlier thought, Bundesbank says

FRANKFURT, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The German economy could grow around 1% this year — roughly twice as fa...

2nd October, 2026

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German institutes raise 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts, sources say

By Klaus Lauer BERLIN, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Germany's leading economic institutes have raised their f...

22nd September, 2026

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German institutes raise 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts, Handelsblatt reports

FRANKFURT, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Germany's leading economic institutes have raised their forecasts for...

21st September, 2026

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Germany's IfW raises 2026 growth forecast as economy regains momentum

BERLIN, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Germany's IfW institute on Thursday raised its 2026 growth forecast for E...

3rd September, 2026

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UK faces recession if Strait of Hormuz stays closed, forecaster warns

LONDON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Britain's economy is likely to shrink in 2027 if the Strait of Hormuz does...

2nd August, 2026

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Germany's RWI institute expects weaker economic recovery as energy shock lifts inflation

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, June 16 (Reuters) - Germany's economy is expected to grow by 0.8% in both...

16th June, 2026

Image for Portugal trims 2026 growth forecast to 2%, still targets budget balance
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Portugal trims 2026 growth forecast to 2%, still targets budget balance

By Sergio Goncalves LISBON, May 4 (Reuters) - Portugal's government has cut its 2026 economic growth...

4th May, 2026

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FACTBOX-Bank of England forecast scenarios for April 2026

LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - Due to uncertainty caused by the Iran war, the Bank of England moved aw...

30th April, 2026

Image for Germany's Ifo warns prolonged energy spike could trim 2026 economic growth to 0.6%
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Germany's Ifo warns prolonged energy spike could trim 2026 economic growth to 0.6%

BERLIN, March 12 (Reuters) - Germany's Ifo institute warned on Thursday that energy prices driven up...

12th March, 2026

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Norway government trims 2026 non-oil GDP forecast

OSLO, March 9 (Reuters) - Norway's Labour Party government said on Monday it had cut its economic gr...

9th March, 2026