So says the economic ministry in their latest report

  • Chinese stock markets not impacting German sentiment

Maybe not. But what about the devaluation moves now ?

  • foreign trade probably provided positive impetus for Q2 growth
  • private consumption remains important pillar
  • economy is solid upswing during summer
  • indicators suggest domestic demand investment activity was probably rather subdued
  • conditions for construction sector remain favourable for recovery in rest of year

Meanwhile the euro remains the chosen one but having a little reality check is falling back from its heady highs achieved in a rush this morning

Expect demand in the dips still

EURUSD 1.1127 after 1.1157 highs, EURGBP 0.7147 from 0.7171