Germany
Economics
Germany's economy shrank by approximately 0.25% in the fourth quarter of last year, raising fears Europe's second largest economy is on the brink of recession.
11 January 2012
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Economics
German chancellor Angela Merkel has said she cannot guarantee support of the controversial financial transaction tax - known as the Tobin tax - which threatens to create a rift between Germany and France days before a crucial European summit.
10 January 2012
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Economics
Germany today issued €4bn of 6-month debt with a negative yield for the first time at auction as investors continue to pile into the perceived safe haven amid the ongoing eurozone crisis.
09 January 2012
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Economics
Europe's single currency reached a 15-month low against the dollar following a French bond auction this morning which saw almost all of the €8bn of debt targeted being sold.
05 January 2012
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