Germany Doubles 2026 Growth Forecast
Germany's IMK institute has raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 1.3 percent from 0.6 percent. Stronger exports and higher government spending drove the upgrade.
Germany's IMK economic institute more than doubled its 2026 growth forecast to 1.3%, driven by stronger exports and higher defense spending. The upgrade follows similar revisions by other major domestic research institutes following a resilient first-half performance. Investors are weighing the fiscal stimulus against persistent domestic headwinds impacting household spending.
