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German Ifo Employment Barometer Falls to Lowest Level Since May 2020

MT Newswires·12/19/2025 03:39:25
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03:39 AM EST, 12/19/2025 (MT Newswires) -- German companies are still cutting jobs in December as the "weak" economy continues to constrain labor market activity, the ifo Institute said Friday. The ifo Employment Barometer dropped to 91.9 points in December 2025 from 92.5 points in the previous month, marking the lowest level since May 2020. The economic research institute noted that "almost all" segments in industry are still downsizing. In contrast, companies in the tourism sector and management consultancies intend to increase headcount in 2026.