Germany factory output slumps in July as autos hit the brakes

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That being said, the broader industrial picture was also soft on the month.

So, the July report may indicate weaker data, but not necessarily evidence of a fresh industrial collapse.

Looking elsewhere, the production of capital goods also fell by 3.4% and consumer goods by 2.2% on the month.

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That being said, the broader industrial picture was also soft on the month. Looking elsewhere, the production of capital goods also fell by 3.4% and consumer goods by 2.2% on the month. If excluding energy and construction, German industrial production for July recorded a drop of 2.2% on the month.

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However, it's not all bad as the three-month trend was still slightly positive at +0.4%.
So, the July report may indicate weaker data, but not necessarily evidence of a fresh industrial collapse.
How does it fit the current German economy?Germany's manufacturing backdrop has recently improved, with August PMI showing the strongest rise in production since January 2022 and July factory orders rising...
It is a key gauge of whether Germany's industrial economy is expanding or contracting.
Why does it matter to markets?Germany is the euro area's largest economy and is heavily exposed to manufacturing, so industrial production gives markets a direct read on growth momentum.

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Thus, the key question is whether industrial production confirms that recovery.

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Of note, the auto sector posted a decline of 9.2% m/m. A strong reading would be encouraging, while...

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