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Germany – Upwards in the economic cycle

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德国——经济周期向上

Commerzbankupdated 10/17/2026
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Commerzbank reports that the German economy has turned upward, with GDP growing 0.35% per quarter on average over the last three quarters, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 1.5%, exceeding the estimated potential growth of less than 1%.

Institution
Commerzbank
Published
08/28/2026
Research topic
Economic cycle · German economy · GDP growth
Time horizon
current · Q2 2026 · last three quarters · annualized

Key arguments

  • The German economic cycle has turned upwards.
  • Second quarter GDP growth was stronger than initially assumed.
  • Average quarterly growth of 0.35% over the last three quarters implies an annualized rate of 1.5%.
  • This growth rate is significantly higher than the potential growth rate of less than 1%.

Key numbers

Average quarterly GDP growth
0.35%
Annualized growth rate
1.5%
Potential growth rate
<1%

Main risks

  • The growth rate could be revised downwards due to data revisions or external shocks.
  • Slower global demand could dampen Germany's export-oriented economy.
  • Geopolitical tensions or supply chain disruptions could impact economic activity.

Corresponding source evidence

  1. The German economic cycle appears to have turned to the upside. · current
  2. According to the latest GDP figures released last Tuesday, the German economy grew even more strongly in the second quarter than previously assumed. · Q2 2026
  3. economic output has risen by an average of 0.35% in each of the last three quarters compared to the previous quarter. · last three quarters

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The German economic cycle appears to have turned to the upside.

German Economy posts a fairly strong gain ...

The economic situation in Germany has taken a turn for the better. According to the latest GDP figures released last Tuesday, the German economy grew even more strongly in the second quarter than previously assumed. As a result, economic output has risen by an average of 0.35% in each of the last three quarters compared to the previous quarter. Extrapolated over the year, this corresponds to a growth rate of 1.5%, which is significantly higher than the potential growth rate, generally estimated at less than 1%.

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