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The Underground Mess in Germany That Grounded Lufthansa

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There is a 5.7 million kilometer tangle of underground cables and pipes across Germany. And no one knows where they're all buried. In February, Lufthansa had to ground its global fleet after someone accidentally cut a cable. But...
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German Police Fire Water Cannons at Virus Protesters in Berlin

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Nov.18 -- German police used water cannons and pepper spray Wednesday to disperse people protesting coronavirus restrictions in Berlin's government district, after crowds ignored calls to wear masks and keep their distance from one...
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Mnuchin, Schaeuble Seek to Diffuse Tensions Over Trade

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Mar.17 -- Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin heads to Germany for two days of meetings between finance ministers and central bankers from G-20 countries. Bloomberg's Matt Miller reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe."
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Germany Plans Budget Cut

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Jun.26 -- Marcel Fratzscher, president at DIW Berlin, discusses Germany’s economy and the 2020 budget. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets: European Open.”
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Randstad Seeing Double Digit Growth Around the World, Says CFO

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Jul.23 -- Henry Schirmer, chief financial officer at Randstad, discusses 3Q gross margins, the state of the global economy, his expectations for a rebound in Germany, his investment strategy and profitability. He speaks on “Bloomberg...
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Weidmann Sees Forecasts Surrounded by High Degree of Uncertainty

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Feb.27 -- Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann discusses German and global economic growth, trade concerns, and the potential use of TLTROs. He speaks on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
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Germany Sticks to a Balanced Budget, But Is Ready for a Crisis

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Sep.10 -- German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said the nation is ready to act with "many billions" in case of a recession, but is sticking to a balanced budget for now. Bloomberg's Birgit Jennen reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
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Schaeffler CEO Confident on Outlook

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Mar.04 -- Schaeffler Chief Executive Officer Klaus Rosenfeld is confident in the company's outlook for the year while cautioning on potential negative effects from the pandemic and related lockdowns. Rosenfeld also said they have found...
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Germany March Manufacturing PMI Rises to 58.3

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Mar.24 -- Yogi Dewan, chief executive officer at Hassium Asset Management, reacts to unexpected growth in Germany's economy as the Purchasing Managers' Index for manufacturing and services both topped expectations in March. He speaks on...
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German Manufacturing Gain Eases Euro-Area Recession Risk

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Oct. 23 -- Euro-area manufacturing PMI showed an unexpected gain in October, climbing to 50.7, led by an expansion in German manufacturing, while France fell below forecast. Bloomberg's Hans Nichols reports on The Pulse.
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German Business Confidence Slips as Trade War Intensifies

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Sep.24 -- Clemens Fuest, president at Ifo Institute, discusses the factors behind the decline in German business confidence for September. He speaks with Bloomberg's Nejra Cehic on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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Germany Under Economic Pressure as EU Leaders Meet

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Oct. 8 -- Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro examines employment issues in the European Union and economic pressures in Germany as leaders meet to find ideas to jump start the European economy. He speaks on Bloomberg Surveillance.
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We Want German Company Freedom on Chinese Market: Machnig

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November 4 -- Germany is calling on Chinese authorities to open more to foreign investors, including relaxing joint-venture requirements and giving access to procurement, Deputy Economy Minister Matthias Machnig tells Guy Johnson on...
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In a Way, Germany’s Reunification Was an Economic Takeover, Says, DIW’s Fratzscher

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Nov.08 -- Marcel Fratzscher, president at DIW Berlin, discusses the fall of the Berlin wall and Germany’s reunification. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets: European Open.”
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Germany Faces Recession as Manufacturers See Plunging Demand

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Aug.22 -- German manufacturers saw orders at factories and services companies drop at the fastest pace in six years, stoking concerns about a looming recession. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Marcus Ashworth has the details on "Bloomberg:...
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Germany to Contract in First Quarter of 2021: DIW’s Fratzscher

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Dec.16 -- Marcel Fratzscher, president at DIW German Institute for Research, discusses Germany introducing a hard lockdown, if this is the right move for the country and the risk of German bankruptcies. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets:...
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DIW Berlin’s Fratzscher on German Economic Recovery, Covid-19

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Nov.13 -- Marcel Fratzscher, president at DIW Berlin, discusses the resurgence of the coronavirus in Europe, lockdown measures taken in Germany and France and his outlook for the German economy. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets: European...
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Germany Will Negotiate Post-Brexit Equivalence When the Time Comes

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Jun.09 -- German Deputy Finance Minister Joerg Kukies indicated that Europe will take time to evaluate as to whether equivalence for U.K. firms to do derivatives clearing in Europe will be prolonged beyond the 18 months so far granted....
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German Business Confidence 'Increasingly Dire,' Ifo's Fuest Says

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Aug.26 -- Clemens Fuest, president at Ifo Institute, discusses German business confidence, which fell to the weakest level in nearly seven years. He speaks with Bloomberg's Matt Miller on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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ECB Chief Economist Peter Praet on Monetary Policy, TLTROS, German Bunds, Brexit

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Mar.28 -- The European Central Bank’s Chief Economist Peter Praet discusses the ECB’s monetary policy, TLTROS, German bunds, Brexit and his biggest concerns weighing on the global economy. He speaks to Bloomberg's Jana Randow at the ECB...
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Schaeffler CEO Says Automotive Margin Target is Conservative

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Nov.18 -- Schaeffler CEO Klaus Rosenfeld said that the company's target for a 4-6 percent margin in its automotive business are conservative. "We are 150% committed to overachieve these targets if possible," he said. He was speaking to...
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Merkel Hits Back at Trump Over Trade

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Jun.13 -- David Owen, chief European economist at Jefferies International, discusses Angela Merkel's rebuff to President Trump's sustained criticism of German exports. He speaks on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe."
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Europe Is Our Least Favorite Region, Says State Street’s Veitmane

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Apr.05 -- Marija Veitmane, senior multi-asset strategist at State Street, discusses the German economy, European stocks and European banks. She speaks on “Bloomberg Markets: European Open.”
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Bundesbank’s Weidmann on Coronavirus Impact, German Debt Brake

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Feb.28 -- Deutsche Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann discusses expectations for a v-shaped recovery from coronavirus, the German debt brake, and the potential for the virus to impact prices. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Matt Miller on...