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German exports down in January 2025, imports up
In January 2025, German exports fell by 2.5% compared to the previous month, while imports rose by 1.2%. The overall trade balance remains positive, but declining.

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Producer prices in December 2024 +0.8% - Slight year-on-year inflation
Stable prices with differences. Energy prices drove producer prices down overall in 2024. However, capital and consumer goods recorded significant increases in some cases.

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High age structure in shortage occupations
In the real estate and housing sector, the proportion of employees aged 55 and over is 33%, which indicates a considerable need for replacement.

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Number of people in employment reaches new high in 2024
Service sector drives employment growth. While the service sector will see growth in 2024, employment figures in manufacturing and construction will decline.

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Inflation rate in November 2024 rises to 2.2 percent
Core inflation at 3.0 %. Services remain price drivers, energy dampens inflation. Service prices drive inflation to 2.2% in November 2024

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20% of German companies will be using AI technologies in 2024
48% of companies with over 250 employees rely on AI, while small companies have some catching up to do.

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Decrease in energy consumption in industry by 7.8 percent in 2023
Energy consumption in German industry fell again by 7.8% in 2023. Energy-intensive sectors were particularly affected, recording a significant decline in production.

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+ 13.7 % increase in insolvencies in September 2024
The number of regular insolvencies applied for in Germany rose by 13.7% in September 2024. Companies in the transport and construction sectors are particularly affected.

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Automotive industry records 4.7% decline in sales in the first half of 2024
Exports of new cars remained stable, while employment figures declined slightly. Nevertheless, the automotive sector remains the industry with the highest turnover in Germany. Punitive tariffs could put further...
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