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Worries over Germany's economy

New data shows industrial production in Germany fell more than expected in December, the seventh monthly decline in a row.

New economic data shows industrial production in Germany fell more than expected in December. It is the seventh monthly decline in a row, highlighting weakness in the backbone of Europe's largest economy. It comes on the day more than 100,000 passengers have been affected at Germany’s main airline due to a strike over pay by ground staff.

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