Germany: GDP up 0.5% in 2nd quarter 2018
Positive contribution from domestic demand, employment up
14 August, 11:14According to the data released today, the price-adjusted GDP rose 2.3% in the second quarter of 2018. In the first quarter of 2018 it grew +1.4%. The calendar-adjusted GDP growth in the second quarter of 2018 was 2.0%, following a +2.1% in the first quarter.
The statistical office said that there were 599,000 more people employed, or 1.4%, more than a year earlier. (ANSA).