- Germany's current account surplus shrank in 2018, but still remained by far the world’s largest due to strong exports.
- The measure, which tracks the flow of goods, services and investments, came in at $294B, followed by Japan with $173B, and Russia with a surplus of $116B.
- The data from the Ifo institute is likely to renew criticism of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s fiscal policies.
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