Economics
German Business Confidence Plummets as Lockdowns Persist
- Ifo index slumped to 74.3 in April, worse than estimated
- Germany has started easing restrictions but disruptions remain
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German business confidence extended its slump in April with much of the global economy in lockdown and companies anticipating a prolonged period of subdued demand.