Germany’s GDP growth for Q2 showed a slowdown, with the actual year-on-year increase at 0.2%, down from the previous quarter’s 0.3%. This represents a 0.1 percentage point decrease, indicating a lower growth trajectory.
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The actual GDP figure fell short of analyst expectations, which had anticipated a 0.4% rise. This underperformance is likely to weigh on market sentiment, particularly affecting sectors sensitive to economic growth such as manufacturing and consumer goods. The immediate impact may be short-term, driven by sentiment, but if the trend continues, it could influence longer-term policy expectations regarding economic support measures.