German Inflation Slows Unexpectedly in January

Germany’s inflation rate cooled in January, marking its first decline in several months. The slowdown offers a welcome relief for consumers and strengthens the case for further interest rate cuts across the eurozone. According to Germany’s federal statistics agency, Destatis, the country’s annual inflation rate dropped to 2.3% in January, down from 2.6% in December….

Germany’s Economy Faces Deepening Crisis

Germany’s economy is in the midst of a significant downturn, with the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) projected to shrink by 0.1% in 2025, according to the BDI industry association. This marks the third consecutive year of economic contraction—a troubling first since Germany’s reunification in the 1990s. While the eurozone is expected to grow by…