- The German Ifo Institute's business-climate index has dropped to 106.2 in August from 108.3 in July and missed consensus for a rise to 108.5.
- The current-situation reading fell to 112.8 from 114.8 and undershot forecasts of 114.9, while the expectations print dropped to 100.1 from 102.1 and missed estimates of 102.5.
- The DAX takes a plunge and is -1.13%, although the euro remains steady and is +0.1% at $1.1273.
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