German companies grow more cautious about job cuts, institute says

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2026-10-28

Munich (dpa) - German companies are becoming more cautious about cutting jobs, the ifo Institute said on Wednesday, as its monthly employment barometer edged up in October. The index rose to 95.5 points from 95.1 points in September. "Companies are becoming somewhat more cautious when it comes to cutting jobs," said Klaus Wohlrabe, head of surveys at the Munich-based institute. However, he warned that the upturn still "lacks the strength for a br......

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