Economic Buzz: Germany?s factory output rose 1.2% in May

Germany?s industrial production rose 1.2% month-on-month in May 2025, outperforming expectations of no growth and rebounding from April?s revised 1.6% drop. Key drivers included strong performances in the automotive sector (4.9%), pharmaceuticals (10%), and energy (10.8%). However, construction output shrank by 3.9% and energy-intensive sectors declined 1.8%. On a yearly basis, output rose 1%, reversing April?s 2.1% fall ? signaling improving momentum in Germany?s manufacturing base.

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