German economy 'flirts with recession' as fourth quarter output stagnates
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BERLIN (Reuters) - The German economy stagnated in the fourth quarter as both private consumption and state spending lost momentum, preliminary data showed on Friday, renewing fears of a recession.Europe's biggest economy has been losing momentum as its manufacturers linger in a recession prompted by weaker exports, an automotive sector grappling with an expensive shift to electric cars and U.S.-China trade tensions.Private consumption and state spending have been providing growth impetus, and..