Germany’s manufacturing sector lost momentum in September, as new orders declined despite stronger production growth, according to the latest business survey. The HCOB final Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, edged down to 49.5 from August’s 38-month high of 49.8. The reading kept the index just below …
Read More »German Joblessness Rises Above 3 Million as Economic Weakness Persists
Germany’s labor market showed renewed signs of strain in September, with unemployment rising more than expected, underscoring the challenges facing Europe’s largest economy as it grapples with its steepest downturn in decades. According to data released by the Federal Labour Office on Tuesday, the number of unemployed people rose by …
Read More »German Retail Sales Disappoint, Weakening Q3 Consumption Outlook
German retail sales plunged 1.5% in July compared with the previous month, far below the 0.4% decline expected, signaling a slowdown in domestic consumption and clouding the outlook for third-quarter growth. Germany’s economy contracted 0.3% in Q2, further dimming hopes for a sustained recovery in Europe’s largest economy. Analysts note …
Read More »German Business Sentiment Shows Modest Improvement in July, But Falls Short of Expectations
Economic Outlook Remains Subdued Germany’s IFO Business Climate Index rose slightly in July, signaling a marginal improvement in business sentiment, but the results still fell short of market expectations. The headline index rose to 88.6 from 88.4 in June, missing the consensus forecast of 89, indicating that business sentiment remains …
Read More »German Business Activity Shows Marginal Growth Amid Slower Pace in July
Manufacturing and Services Performances Diverge as Economic Outlook Remains Mixed Germany’s business activity continued to show marginal growth in July, though at a slightly slower pace compared to June, according to the latest HCOB German flash composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The index, compiled by S&P Global, dropped to 50.3 …
Read More »German Industrial Production Surpasses Expectations in May Despite Recent Slowdowns
German industrial production showed a stronger-than-expected rebound in May, driven by the automotive sector and energy production, as reported by the federal statistics office on Monday. The data highlighted a 1.2% increase in production compared to the previous month, significantly exceeding analysts’ forecast of no growth. This uptick in output …
Read More »German IFO Business Climate Index Improves, EUR/USD Holds Small Gains
Germany’s IFO Business Climate Index for June showed a slight improvement, rising to 88.4, up from 87.5 in May, surpassing market expectations of 88.3. This reflects a modest rebound in business sentiment, suggesting businesses remain cautiously optimistic about the economic outlook. However, the Current Economic Assessment Index saw only a …
Read More »German Unemployment Rises Sharply, Exposing Strain on Economy
Germany’s job market took a heavier hit than expected in May, with the number of unemployed rising by 34,000 to 2.96 million in seasonally adjusted terms, data from the Federal Labour Office showed Wednesday. The increase far exceeded analyst expectations of a 10,000 rise and pushed the unemployment rate closer …
Read More »German Industrial Production Declines Sharply in December
Germany’s industrial production saw a significant decline in December 2024, marking the steepest drop in five months as the manufacturing sector continued to face challenges despite signs of stabilization in other parts of the economy. Key Figures and Sector Impact Industrial output fell by 2.4 percent from the previous month, …
Read More »Germany’s Foreign Trade Sector Braces for Sales Decline in 2025 Amid Economic Challenges
The German trade association BGA has painted a bleak outlook for the country’s foreign trade sector in 2025, with an anticipated 2.7% decline in turnover compared to 2024. Nearly 80% of businesses involved in foreign trade are expecting a further drop in sales this year, reflecting a challenging economic climate. …
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