Record low water: German economy suffers from extreme water levels
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- The extremely low water levels in Germany are massively hindering the economy.
- Ship transport is hardly possible, transport costs increase due to diversions by road and rail.
- The Bundesbank warns of a temporary slowdown in the economic recovery.
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Why It Matters
The extremely low water levels in Germany and the Iran war are having a major impact on the economy.
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The record low water levels not only have consequences for nature. The economy is also suffering massively. Ship transport is hardly possible anymore, freight has to switch to rail and road. The Bundesbank is warning of burdens - especially now, when the economy has just picked up again. ... (rest of article)
What to Watch
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Further tightening of transport costs
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- How long-term will the effects of low water be?
- How will the Iran war affect global energy policy?
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This article was originally published by n-tv Wirtschaft.
