Germany's Economy Defies Recession with Unexpected Growth

Germany's GDP grew by 0.2% in the third quarter, countering recession fears with increased government and household spending. The federal labor office noted an unexpected rise in unemployment by 27,000, while the job rate remained stable. Analysts had expected a GDP decline and a smaller rise in unemployment.

Germany's economy showed resilience in the third quarter with a 0.2% increase in GDP, driven by robust government and household spending. This unexpected growth counters fears of a recession for Europe's largest economy.

Economists had anticipated a 0.1% decline, but government figures exceeded these forecasts. Revised data also highlight a larger-than-initially reported contraction of 0.3% in the prior quarter.

On the employment front, seasonally adjusted figures revealed a rise in unemployment by 27,000 to 2.86 million, surprising analysts who expected an increase of just 15,000. The jobless rate held steady at 6.1%, as anticipated improvements in the labor market failed to emerge.

(With inputs from agencies.)