Economics
German Orders Drop as Inflation, Supply Disruptions Prevail
- June orders down -0.4% from previous month; est. -0.9%
- Economy faces strains from soaring energy costs, supply limits
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German factory orders sank for a fifth month in June as rampant inflation and global supply disruptions continued to weigh on the outlook in Europe’s largest economy.