The German Growth Engine Stutters By: D.S. | The Economist

The German Growth Engine Stutters

By: D.S. | The Economist

More sluggish than expected German growth figures sent European stocks tumbling again on August 16th, continuing the roller-coaster ride they have been experiencing for several weeks. Unsettled markets were likely to make the job of Germany?s chancellor, Angela Merkel, even tougher as she prepared to meet France's president, Nicolas Sarkozy, in Paris for talks over the future of the euro.