German business climate stagnates in January as risks cloud recovery hopes

BERLIN, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- German business sentiment remained at a low level in January, a survey showed on Monday, underscoring the continued weakness in Europe's largest economy amid tariff threats and persistent industrial headwinds.

The ifo business climate index was unchanged at 87.6 points after seasonal adjustment. Among its four components, sentiment improved in manufacturing, construction and trade, bu