Coping with a Downturn | Made in Germany

Published on Aug 14, 2012 by deutschewelleenglish

Will the economic slowdown make only a small dent in orders or lead to total collapse? Made in Germany discusses what the economic slowdown might mean for German manufacturers and about the economic outlook with Ansgar Belke, from the German Institute for Economic Research.

Economic Slowdown? - German Companies Worry about Orders | Made in Germany

Published on Aug 14, 2012 by deutschewelleenglish

Several German companies are worrying about the outlook for their orders. The economic slowdown could hit Germany as well, experts say. The electronics and steel industries have already been affected. But what about the manufacturing sector, the staple of the German economy? It's official that German companies are waiting for the crisis to arrive, says Bernard Scherer, general manager of plant manufacturer Zeppelin Systems in Friedrichshafen.

Europe Day Ahead: Inflation test for ECB bond buying plans (1:59)

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