The panel of economic advisers in Germany increased their annual growth forecast for the economy to 1.8 percent for this year from its previous estimate of 1.0 percent, citing cheaper oil and a weaker euro.

The panel, which is traditionally known as the ‘wisemen’ but now includes one woman, said the positive economic effects of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) loose monetary policy were only one side of the medal.

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