Germany Probably Eked Out Growth in Early 2026, Bundesbank Says

Germany’s economy, Europe’s largest, probably expanded slightly in the first quarter though was weighed down by the Iran war and longstanding structural issues, according to the Bundesbank.

Output probably advanced “modestly” thanks to rising industrial revenue and goods exports, the central bank said Wednesday in its monthly report. Services should have also contributed positively to growth, while private consumption is likely to have weakened.