German economy faces "lean" Christmas as business morale sinks
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BERLIN (Reuters) - German business morale fell in December, a survey showed on Tuesday, suggesting that optimism among company executives about the growth outlook for Europe's biggest economy is fading.The Munich-based Ifo economic institute said its business climate index fell for the fourth month in a row to 101.0, its lowest level in more than two years. This was weaker than a Reuters consensus forecast of 101.8."Concern is growing among German businesses," said Ifo chief Clemens Fuest...