German economic ministry out with their latest review 20 April

  • pvt consumption up 2% in 2016 vs +1.9% in Jan
  • 2016 exports up +2.9% vs +3.2% prev
  • 2016 imports +5.2% vs +4.8% prev
  • domestic demand +2.6% in 2016 vs +2.3% prev
  • equipment investment up 2.6% in 2016 vs +2.25 prev forecast
  • construction investment +2.7% in 2016 vs +2.35 prev

Econ minister Gabriel says economic upswing upturn will continue this year and next. Domestic growth drivers have become more important.