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German economy to shrink by 7.1% this year before rebounding next year - IfW

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... The German economy will likely contract by 7.1% this year before expanding by 7.2% next year as the coronavirus pandemic takes its toll, the IfW institute said on Tuesday.

"At its peak, German economic output shrank by more than 15% due to the coronavirus shock and it remained at this level throughout April," the IfW said. ...

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