The Ifo Business Climate Index for industry and trade in Germany rose in November to 104.7 points from 103.2 points in October. The business climate previously deteriorated six times in a row. Assessments of the current business situation are slightly more favourable than last month. Expectations with regard to the months ahead are also brighter. The downturn in the German economy has ground to a halt for the moment at least.
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There were two reports on Bloomberg today on upticks in Germa n economyohn