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German business confidence edged up in October, but weak demand and stagnation risks persist.
German business confidence rose slightly in October to 88.4, up from 87.7, driven by improved expectations for future economic conditions, though current business assessments declined for the third consecutive month.
The services sector led gains, while manufacturing and trade sentiment improved, though construction weakened.
Despite rising optimism, capacity utilization remains low and new orders have only stabilized, signaling weak demand.
Economists warn Germany may face another year of stagnation after a 0.3% contraction in the second quarter, with third-quarter GDP expected to show further decline.
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La confianza de las empresas alemanas aumentó en octubre, pero persisten la débil demanda y los riesgos de estancamiento.