German IFO’s Economist: Economy sees light at the end of the tunnel

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Following the release of the final German IFO Business Survey, the institute’s Economist Klaus Wohlrabe said that the economy sees light at the end of the tunnel.

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"The business climate in the industrial sector improved significantly but industrial firms are far from optimistic."

"Easing of lockdown is improving mood among retailers."

“Gradual easing of lockdown offers a glimmer of hope.”

“Still assume GDP will decline by double-digit amount In Q2.”

“Level of orders in the capital goods industry remains very bad. “

“Companies still expect exports to fall, but less dramatically than in the previous month.”