German Economy Surges, Biggest Gain in 23 Years

Germany's economy grew 2.2 percent in the second quarter, well above forecast and its biggest gain in 23 years, boding well for a first estimate of euro zone numbers later on Friday.
The surge led Economy Minister Rainer Bruederle to say growth of well above 2 percent was possible for the full year — above the government's official forecast of 1.4 percent but in line with the more upbeat