Falling demand for exports meant Germany grew at its slowest rate in six years in the first half of 2019.
Germany's economy contracted by 0.1% in the second quarter, and industrial output fell month-on-month by 1.5% in July. If Europe's biggest economy tips into recession, the rest of the eurozone is likely to suffer. The US-China trade war has been a key driver of the decline, as both countries are huge export markets for Germany. View Markets Insider homepage for more stories. Germany shrunk by 0.1% in the three months to June.
Germany's economy contracted by 0.1% in the second quarter, and industrial output fell month-on-month by 1.5% in July. If Europe's biggest economy tips into recession, the rest of the eurozone is likely to suffer. The US-China trade war has been a key driver of the decline, as both countries are huge export markets for Germany. View Markets Insider homepage for more stories. Germany shrunk by 0.1% in the three months to June.
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