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Ifo Institute: Companies in Germany Cutting Fewer Jobs (August 2026)
August 27, 2026
MUNICH, Germany, Aug. 27 -- ifo Institute issued the following news release:

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Companies in Germany Cutting Fewer Jobs (August 2026)

Companies in Germany are looking to cut fewer jobs than before. The ifo Employment Barometer rose to 94.8 points in August, up from 93.0 points in July, the highest level since May 2025.

"The labor market is showing a slight upward trend," says Timo Wollmershauser. "Overall, however, jobs are st . . .

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