Goldman Sachs raised its economic growth forecast for Germany this year, citing the prospect of increased military and infrastructure spending, and also upgraded the growth estimate for the broader Euro area.

The prospective partners in Germany’s next government said Tuesday that they will seek to loosen the nation’s rules on running up debt to allow for higher defense spending. They said they also will seek to set up a huge 500 billion euro ($533 billion) fund to finance spending on Germany’s infrastructure over the next 10 years.

The pound weakened against the euro on Wednesday as traders piled into the common currency after Germany's plan for a massive infrastructure fund and an easing of debt rules to boost spending, though the British currency did gain on the dollar.

For all the noise surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariffs, perhaps the most significant development for global financial markets on an exceptionally busy day was Germany’s decision to break its fiscal shackles to transform Europe’s defenses.

The euro surged to a nearly four-month high on Wednesday after Germanys conservatives and Social Democrats agreed on a historic debt overhaul, boosting market confidence. The common currency hit $1.0637 before easing

Germany's plans to go on its biggest public spending spree in 35 years will likely lead to higher borrowing costs across the euro zone – and that's a good thing.

The safe-haven yen and Swiss franc climbed in volatile trading on Thursday, while the dollar slumped against most currencies, as jittery investors turned increasingly risk-averse amid an extended sell-off on Wall Street triggered by an escalating trade war initiated by the United States.

The pound extended a slide against the euro on Thursday, dropping to its weakest level since January as the single currency benefited from an improving growth outlook after Germany announced plans to massively boost fiscal spending.

Germany's planned 500 billion euro ($539.90 billion)infrastructure fund will boost sentiment in the construction industry in the country, Geberit Chief Executive Christian Buhl said on Thursday.

The euro ascended to four-month highs on Wednesday against the U.S. dollar, as Europe's growth prospects improved after Germany's proposed 500 billion euro ($531 billion) infrastructure fund, potentially offsetting global trade tensions.

The parties hoping to form Germany's next government have agreed to create a 500 billion euro infrastructure fund and overhaul borrowing rules, a tectonic spending shift that jolted markets on Wednesday on hopes of reviving Europe's largest economy.