Shrinking German economy "on edge of recession" as exports stutter

BERLIN (Reuters) - Slumping exports sent Germany's economy into reverse in the second quarter, with prospects of an early recovery slim as its manufacturers struggle at the sharp end of a global slowdown amplified by tariff conflicts and fallout from Brexit.Overall output fell 0.1% quarter-on-quarter, data showed on Wednesday and, with pressure growing for the government to provide stimulus through fiscal reforms, the economy minister said action was needed to prevent a second consecutive..