German Finance Ministry: Growth risks remain high

The German Finance Ministry is out with its latest monthly economic assessment report, with the key headlines found below (courtesy Bloomberg).

2018 tax revenue +5.5% y/y.

Growth risks remain high, for exports especially.

Key Notes:

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