Germany's GDP fell 0.3% in thefirst quarter of 2023, marking the country's entry into a recession due to two consecutive quarters of decline.
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Wrong estimates
Germany's GDP is down 0.5% YoY. Earlier estimates had predicted the country narrowly escaping recession with a stagnated economy.
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Inflation
The country has been struggling with inflation for a while. As a result, household consumption fell 1.2% QoQ. Government spending has also declined significantly.
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Reason
The Russia-Ukraine crisis has been hard on Germany. The dwindling Russian energy supply has resulted in increased food and energy prices.
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Positives
There were some positives for Germany in the first quarter. Investments and exports increased, while imports fell by 0.9%.