The German economy expanded in the fourth quarter, as initially estimated, as robust domestic demand helped to weather weaker exports amid global trade uncertainty.
Gross domestic product rose 0.3 percent after stagnating in the third quarter, final data from the Federal Statistical Office showed Wednesday. The rate aligned with the preliminary estimate published on January 30.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.