German business sentiment improves after 4-month decline

BERLIN, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- Business sentiment in Germany showed signs of recovery in October after four consecutive months of decline, according to a survey released Friday. This uptick brings a glimmer of hope to the country's struggling economy, which has faced persistent challenges, particularly in the manufacturing sector.

The Munich-based ifo institute of economic research reported that its business climate index rose to 86.5 points in October, up from 85.4 in the previous month.