【环球财经】德国工商大会预计明年德国经济仅增长0.7%

Core Insights - The German economy is projected to grow by only 0.7% in 2024, significantly lower than previous government and economic institution forecasts [1] - Market sentiment has worsened since summer, with only 15% of businesses expecting economic improvement in the next 12 months, while a quarter anticipate deterioration [1] - The German economy is expected to stagnate this year, with a slight growth of 0.7% anticipated in 2026, indicating a lack of sustained growth momentum [1] Economic Outlook - The German Chamber of Commerce's report indicates that the economy has not improved since summer, and the confidence index remains in a pessimistic range [1] - The German government has identified issues affecting the economy but lacks effective measures for improvement, leading to a continued low sentiment among businesses [1] Previous Predictions - In October, the German Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy noted signs of slight recovery in the economy by autumn 2025, with a projected growth of 1.3% in 2026 [1] - The German Banking Association also forecasts a better economic outlook for 2026, predicting a growth of 1.4% [1]