德国商业气候指数有所改善,尽管私营部门收缩,但预期值仍有所提高。 German business climate index improves, showing better expectations despite a private sector contraction.

5月,德国Ifo商业气候指数升至87.5,表明商业预期值有所提高,尽管目前的情况指数略微下降到86.1。 The German Ifo Business Climate Index rose to 87.5 in May, showing improved business expectations despite a slight dip in the current situation index to 86.1. 采购经理指数(PMI)表明,私营部门今年首次萎缩,主要原因是服务部门下滑,尽管制造业持续增长。 The purchasing managers' index (PMI) indicated the private sector shrank for the first time this year, mainly due to a downturn in the service sector, although manufacturing continued to grow. 这些喜忧参半的信号表明德国正在逐步改善经济。 These mixed signals suggest a gradual economic improvement in Germany.