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German service-sector downturn accelerated in August

S&P Global reported that the decline among German service providers accelerated in August.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 3, 2026, 8:56 AM UTC.

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A worsening downturn in Germany's service economy could signal broader economic weakness in Europe.

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