Germany’s growth forecast was halved this week, hit hard by high energy costs. Its big chipmakers also led a fall in technology shares.
France, meanwhile, is struggling to pass a budget without a majority. Yet Spain, Italy, the UK, and the Nordic defence makers all held firm, showing a sharp split across Europe.
Today’s Europe Intelligence Brief covers the region’s finance, markets, economy, and politics. We pulled it together from German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, and English sources.
Germany — Growth Forecast Halved
A Sharp Downgrade
