Berlin sees slowdown of economic momentum early in Q3

BERLIN, Sept 14 (Reuters) – Germany’s economic momentum slowed at the start of the third quarter, the economy ministry said in its monthly report on Monday, as a boom in energy-intensive industries fades and domestic consumption weakens amid higher energy prices.

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The ministry said the special economic cycle in energy-intensive industries, driven by increased foreign demand tied to the Middle East conflict, appeared to be weakening.

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Indicators for private consumption also pointed to declining momentum against the backdrop of persistently high energy prices, it added.

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(Reporting by Thomas SeythalEditing by Ludwig Burger)

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This story was originally published September 14, 2026 at 1:25 AM.