German business outlook darkens amid trade slowdown

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — An index of German business optimism fell in April as Europe’s largest economy struggles with a slowdown in trade but is supported by a strong labor market.
The Ifo institute said Wednesday its business climate index slipped to 99.2 points from 99.7 points in March, indicating managers were less satisfied with both the current situation and the outlook for the future.
German’s economy endured flat growth at the end of last year despite low unemployment