German Institutes Raise 2026 and 2027 Growth Forecasts
Leading German economic institutes have raised their growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027. The upward revision follows a stronger than expected first half, though structural challenges and rising inflation remain key concerns.
Leading economic institutes in Germany raised their growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027 on Thursday morning, pointing to stronger-than-expected performance in the first half of the year. Gross domestic product is now projected to expand 1.3% in 2026 and 1.1% in 2027. The upward revisions follow a resilient first half for Europe's largest economy, outperforming prior spring estimates.
