German business sentiment fell to its lowest level in seven months in December, a survey showed Wednesday, with Europe's beleaguered top economy set to end the year on a gloomy note. In the Ifo poll, which surveys about 9,000 businesses every month, sentiment in the crucial manufacturing sector slipped as companies reported worse expectations for the future.

German business sentiment fell to its lowest level in seven months in December, a survey showed Wednesday, with Europe's beleaguered top economy set to end the year on a gloomy note. In the Ifo poll, which surveys about 9,000 businesses every month, sentiment in the crucial manufacturing sector slipped as companies reported worse expectations for the future.