German businesses optimistic, consumers happy, surveys show
BERLIN — German businesses remained optimistic in November following the election in the U.S. of Donald Trump as president, but began showing possible signs of concern about the future, a closely-watched survey showed Thursday.
The Ifo Institute said its index remained unchanged at 110.4 points for November. It said businesses reported their current situation had improved somewhat, rising to 115.6 from 115.1 in October.
Their expectations slipped slightly, however, to 105.5 from 105.9 the previous month.