German GDP Q2 2020 (2nd Est.) & Ifo Survey (Aug.)

The second estimate of Q2 German GDP confirms that all elements of domestic demand except government spending fell sharply. A big rebound in Q3 is already baked in the cake, but survey evidence, including from the Ifo Business Climate Index (also published today) suggests that the recovery is slowing.

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