Economics

German Businesses More Optimistic as Supply Bottlenecks Ease

  • Ifo expectations index rose to 95.2 in Jan; median est. 93.0
  • Manufacturers and service providers see brighter prospects
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Confidence in Germany’s near-term outlook improved in January as supply bottlenecks ease and the latest virus wave is only seen as a temporary setback for the recovery.