By Maria Martinez

BERLIN (Reuters) -Confidence among German firms outside Germany is rising significantly while it remains subdued among those at home, a survey by the association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce DIHK showed on Thursday.

The AHK World Business Outlook, based on more than 3,500 responses from around 90 countries, showed that 44% of German companies abroad expect better business, while at home, only 15% do.

“For many companies, international markets are an anchor of stability,” said DIHK’s head of foreign trade Volker Treier. “There they demonstrate that they can hold their own in the competition – even if Germany as a business location is currently providing them with little tailwind.”

Abroad, 29% of companies want to increase their investments, while only 16

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