Investing.com -- Germany’s economy is expected to grow at a slower pace than previously forecast, according to the Ifo Institute’s quarterly report released Thursday. The Ifo Institute lowered its growth projection for Europe’s largest economy to 0.2% for 2025, down from its earlier forecast of 0.3%. The outlook for 2026 was also reduced to 1.3% from the previous estimate of 1.5%. Timo Wollmershaeuser, head of forecasts at Ifo, pointed to U.S. tariffs as a key factor still having a "noticeable impact" on the German economy. "Solely the uncertainty associated with the previous tariff dispute is likely to gradually recede, which will support the economy," Wollmershaeuser said. The downward revision comes despite the German government’s planned fiscal loosening, which economists say will provide less economic stimulus than initially anticipated. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. Which stock should you buy in your very next trade? AI computing powers are changing the stock market. Investing.com's ProPicks AI includes dozens of winning stock portfolios chosen by our advanced AI. Year to date, 3 out of 4 global portfolios are beating their benchmark indexes, with 98% in the green. Our flagship Tech Titans strategy doubled the S&P 500 within 18 months, including notable winners like Super Micro Computer (+185%) and AppLovin (+157%). Which stock will be the next to soar?

MET Group Expands German Gas Storage Footprint with KGE Acquisition Swiss energy group MET Group has significantly expanded its presence in the German natural gas market. The company has finalized the acquisition of 100% of KGE, a gas storage operator located in Gronau, North Rhine-Westphalia. KGE's storage facilities possess a working gas volume of 179 million cubic meters, and are connected to Open Grid Europe’s infrastructure. Prior to the acquisition, KGE was jointly owned by EWMR, DEW21 from Dortmund, Stadtwerke Essen, Gelsenwasser AG, and MET Holding Germany. This transaction marks a major shift in ownership for the company. MET Group already manages gas storage facilities in Germany, including sites at Etzel in Lower Saxony and Reckrod in Hesse. The addition of KGE further strengthens MET’s position as a key player in Germany’s gas storage sector.