Germany's Ifo Institute reported that the IFO Business Climate Index fell to 84.4 in April from a downwardly revised 86.3 previously, marking the lowest level since May 2020 and below market expectations of 85.7.The IFO Current Assessment Index declined to 85.4 in April from 86.7 previously, missing market forecasts of 86.2.The IFO Business Expectations Index dropped to 83.3 in April from a downwardly revised 85.9 previously, the lowest since August 2023 and below market expectations of 85.5.IFO President Clemens Fuest said Germany is facing the risk of stagflation. He noted that it would not be accurate to say the economy is already in recession, but this will depend on future developments in the Gulf conflict. Companies have turned more pessimistic about the coming months, and Germanys economy has been severely impacted by the war involving Iran. (da/u)
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