German manufacturing: growth is on the way

Expert market comment made by Chief Market Analyst Alex Kuptsikevich of the FxPro Analyst Team: German manufacturing: growth is on the way
FxPro | 45 days ago

German manufacturing: growth is on the way

German data is increasingly exceeding expectations, fuelling hopes for an improvement in the Eurozone economy.

The industrial orders index increased by 6.9% in December, offsetting November's 5.2% decline. The year-on-year decline is 6.3% y/y. The low point of the current business cycle was reached in May last year, and since then, the orders index has risen by more than 10%, although it remains volatile.

Similarly, the industrial production index shows signs of reversal. It showed significant fluctuations at the end of last year but is now showing signs of stabilising.

Earlier in the week, the PMI index also showed positive revisions. The manufacturing index has remained below 50 for the past 31 months, but the composite index, thanks to the services sector, has entered growth after six months below the waterline.

The German economy is undergoing a transformation accompanied by an increase in the unemployment rate. Nevertheless, there are signs of improvement as companies are becoming more optimistic and the economy is showing signs of recovery. This could prove to be an important supportive factor for the euro in the coming weeks.

By the FxPro Analyst Team

Regulation: FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), SCB (The Bahamas), FSCA (South Africa)
read more
Daily Global Market Update – 24th March, 2025

Daily Global Market Update – 24th March, 2025

Global markets are experiencing mixed movements as the US dollar weakens, commodities remain volatile, and investors assess risk sentiment. Gold has pulled back after briefly surpassing $3,000, while oil prices continue to climb amid supply concerns. The NZD/USD pair is facing key resistance, and the dollar index appears vulnerable to further declines.
Moneta Markets | 31 minutes ago
Trump plans narrower April 2 tariffs

Trump plans narrower April 2 tariffs

Dollars ends the week in the green; traders still bet on third rate cut - Trump to announce narrower, more targeted tariffs on April 2 - Euro pulls back, yen extends slide despite hawkish Ueda - Wall Street set to open higher after tariff-related reports
XM Group | 2h 12min ago
ATFX Market Outlook 24th March 2025

ATFX Market Outlook 24th March 2025

Amid ongoing economic uncertainties, several Federal Reserve policymakers supported a cautious approach to monetary policy. U.S. equities finished higher on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones reversing earlier losses.
ATFX | 8h 56min ago
ATFX Economic Calendar- 2025.03.24~2025.03.28

ATFX Economic Calendar- 2025.03.24~2025.03.28

The ATFX Weekly Economic Calendar is a comprehensive resource designed to help traders and investors stay ahead of market-moving events. It outlines key economic data releases, central bank meetings, speeches, and geopolitical events for the week. This calendar provides a strategic tool for navigating global markets, offering insights into potential volatility triggers across multiple asset.
ATFX | 10h 15min ago