Economics

Germany’s Factory Rebound Loses Pace Even as Exports Surge

  • Demand jumped 2.8%, less than economists’ estimate for 5% gain
  • Economy Ministry says recovery in demand to continue
Photographer: Michaela Handrek-Rehle/Bloomberg
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German manufacturing continued its recovery in July, albeit at a dramatically slower pace, with orders rising for a third month after restrictions to contain the coronavirus pandemic were relaxed.