WS Investor
04 Sep 2026, 09:00
German Factory Orders Rise 2.5% in July, Beating Expectations
German factory orders increased more than expected in July, providing another positive signal for Europe’s largest economy, although the headline gain was heavily influenced by large-scale transport equipment orders.
New manufacturing orders rose 2.5% month-over-month on a seasonally and calendar-adjusted basis. The result comfortably exceeded market expectations for a 0.3% increase. June’s growth was also revised higher to 3.7% from the initially reported 3.1%.
German factory orders increased more than expected in July, providing another positive signal for Europe’s largest economy, although the headline gain was heavily influenced by large-scale transport equipment orders.
New manufacturing orders rose 2.5% month-over-month on a seasonally and calendar-adjusted basis. The result comfortably exceeded market expectations for a 0.3% increase. June’s growth was also revised higher to 3.7% from the initially reported 3.1%.
