December’s small decline in German Ifo business sentiment from a record high suggests that the outlook for next year is bright despite the uncertain political backdrop and the prospect of ECB QE tapering. But with wage growth still very subdued in Q3, the ECB will be in no hurry to raise interest rates.
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