German Economy has Shifted into Higher Gear
The Ifo Business Climate for industry and trade in Germany improved again strongly in April. Firms are considerably more satisfied with their current business situation than before. Read more
German Export Performance: 2000 – 2009
The German Export Performance Index relating to the trade with the country’s 25 major trading partners increased nearly 11% between 2000 and 2009. In relation to the base year 2005 the index rose from 92 to 102 points between 2000 and 2009. Read more
Purchasing Managers’ Index at 10-Year High
Business conditions in the German manufacturing sector improved sharply in March, with rising levels of global demand contributing to substantial output and new order growth. Read more
Extra Shifts and New Job Hires at Opel
Opel/Vauxhall will be hiring up to 250 engineers for its International Technical Development Center in Ruesselsheim to help with the extra work. The Ruesselsheim Plant plans five extra shifts for May and June. Read more
