CFS Index remains stable despite mixed results
The CFS Index, which tracks the state of the German financial sector on a quarterly basis, stagnated at 108.8 points, almost unchanged from the previous quarter at +0.4 points. Service providers in the financial sector reported good results for the second quarter in terms of sales and earnings growth, while growth among financial institutions slowed. At the same time, service providers are cutting jobs moderately, while financial institutions are continuing to recruit. With regard to expectations for the current quarter, the overall picture is mixed.
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