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Germany's Economy Faces Turbulence Amid Iran War
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Germanys economy faces a challenging second quarter due to the Iran war, with energy prices surging, supply chains disrupted, and uncertainty looming. The government has halved its growth forecast to 0.5%, and energy-intensive industries like chemicals, paper, glass, and metals have seen a 15.2% drop in production, leading to 53,300 job losses. Housing construction sentiment also plummeted to a four-year low. Despite a solid first quarter, the economy remains vulnerable to further geopolitical turmoil.
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