From John Rubino: After a long, initially-successful run promoting European integration and mass immigration, German Chancellor Angela Merkel saw the bottom fall out of her political fortunes this year.
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German Stocks Just Broke 9-Year Support, And Could Hurt The U.S.
From Chris Kimble: While so many are wondering if the stock market bounce today will hold, they might want to look to Germany for clues to where stocks in the states could be headed in the near future.
Germany’s Government Loses Influence At Home And Abroad
From John Rubino: You don’t see “Germany” and “ungovernable” in the same headline very often. But that might be about to change, as Chancellor Angela Merkel, for the past decade the central pillar of Europe’s Establishment, loses influence both at home and abroad.
German Stocks Creating Potential Topping Pattern (EWG)
From Chris Kimble: The chart below looks at the DAX index from Germany over the past 20 years. Even though this important index has traded sideways for the past 18-months, its long-term trend remains up.
Germany’s GDP Growth Accelerates (EWG)
From Zacks: Germany’s economy accelerated in the second quarter on rising exports supported by a weaker euro. Data from Federal Statistical Office shows that the country’s gross domestic product grew at a quarterly clip of 0.5%(see all European Equity ETFs).
Germany ETFs Looking Good Amid Improving Economic Outlook (EWG)
From Zacks: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently raised its growth forecast for Germany, the biggest country in the 19-nation Eurozone bloc.
What German Bunds & U.S. Treasuries Are Telling Us (EWG)
From Steven Vannelli, CFA: Recent weak data emanating from the Eurozone has been weighing on German Bund yields. The significant drop in the Eurozone Citigroup Economic Surprise Index (CESI) has pressured German Bund yields lower.
How To Profit From Germany’s Strong Economic Growth (EWG)
From Zacks: The German economy grew at an impressive pace in the fourth quarter of 2017, detailed data from Destatis showed. Germany is the biggest country in the 19-nation Eurozone bloc. Its economic condition reflects Eurozone’s economic scenario.
Are Germany ETFs A Buy In 2018? (EWG)
From Zacks: Germany’s inflation hit its highest level in five years in 2017. Germany is the biggest country in the 19-nation Eurozone bloc. Its economic condition is seen as a representative of Eurozone’s economic scenario.
What’s Next For German Markets? (EWG)
From BlackRock: German Chancellor Angela Merkel won a fourth term in office. The BlackRock Investment Institute explains what this election result means for investors.
The Investing Implications For Germany Amid Merkel’s Re-Election (EWG)
From Franklin Templeton Investments: Angela Merkel’s re-election as German Chancellor was very much expected, but the implications of her victory are harder to predict. Here three of our portfolio managers with a particular interest in Europe share their views on what Merkel’s victory could mean for the region.
German, French Stocks Could Be Sending A Warning Sign (EWG)
From Chris Kimble: Could weakness in Europe send a concerning message to stock bulls in the states? Yes it could!
German Stocks Facing Tough Resistance Right Now (EWG)
From Chris Kimble: Stock markets around the world remain highly correlated. With this in mind, the German stock market finds itself potentially kissing dual resistance, that could impact stocks in the states.
German ETFs In Focus As Business Confidence Hits Record Highs (EWG)
From Zacks: Business Confidence in Germany, the largest country in Europe, hit a record high in July 2017, hinting at the optimism in the country’s businesses. It increased to 116 in July compared with 115.2 in June, the highest since 1991. It also beat a Reuters consensus forecast of 114.9.
German Stocks Undergoing Big Test (EWG)
From Dana Lyons: The German DAX is testing the level of its April breakout to all-time highs.