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
WATCH: Ifo Institute President Clemens Fuest discusses the latest business confidence reading.Source: Bloomberg
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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.