Germany’s DIHK ups 2018 growth forecast to 2.7% vs. 2.2% previous

Germany's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) published its German growth forecasts for 2018 last hour, with the key headlines found below.

Raises 2018 growth forecast for the German economy to 2.7% from 2.2% previous.

600k new jobs to be created this year.

Business morale at a record high.

Companies hike investment plans at an unprecedented pace as many reach capacity.

6/10 companies see lack of skilled labor as a threat.