BERLIN German business morale inched up in August, a closely watched survey showed Monday, with companies in Europe's struggling top economy relieved after a US-EU trade deal reduced uncertainty. The Ifo institute's confidence barometer rose slightly to 89.0 points from 88.6 in July, its eighth straight increase and the highest level since April 2024. Though morale remained flat or slightly cooler for most firms, "sentiment among capital goods manufacturers improved noticeably", Ifo president