Germany needs structural changes for a productive economy, says IMF Europe head

Germany needs structural changes for a productive economy, says IMF Europe head

Germany’s ongoing perpetual crisis has had a significant impact on its entire economy and, due to its large size, on the entire European region. The current state of Germany is a result of various problems, from bureaucratic red tape hindering businesses to a lack of demand recovery affecting the growth of its key industries. However, … Read more

IMF warns Europe’s economy risks falling further behind the US

IMF warns Europe’s economy risks falling further behind the US

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the European economy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the gap between European and US gross domestic product is expected to widen further by the end of the decade due to the continent’s “lack of business … Read more

European stock market shows a mix of performance, with attention on the IMF report and quarterly earnings

European stock market shows a mix of performance, with attention on the IMF report and quarterly earnings

Investing.com – European stock markets showed a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors analyzed third-quarter corporate earnings in the midst of uncertainties surrounding global growth and future interest rate adjustments. At 03:10 ET (07:10 GMT), the DAX in Germany was trading 0.5% higher, while the CAC 40 in France was down 0.1% and the FTSE … Read more

IMF chief cautions that elevated prices are permanent in the face of sluggish growth and increasing debt | Business News

IMF chief cautions that elevated prices are permanent in the face of sluggish growth and increasing debt | Business News

Global economies face a period of lackluster growth and pressure from rising debt piles, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. In an assessment that may chime with Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she ponders her first budget, managing director Kristalina Georgieva warned that growth will not deliver the tax revenues required to … Read more