Economy

Germany's Economic Pulse Slows Slightly in July as Manufacturing and Services Show Mixed Signals

Mixed Signals in Germany's Economic Recovery

The private sector in Germany exhibited a nuanced performance in July, with the Composite PMI Output Index slightly dipping to 50.3 from June's 50.4, marking a two-month low, according to a preliminary report by S&P Global and Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB).

Services Sector Shows Resilience

Germany's Services PMI Business Activity Index climbed to 50.1, reaching a four-month high and signaling expansion. This uptick contrasts with the manufacturing sector's slight decline, where the Manufacturing PMI Output Index fell to 50.6, a five-month low.

Manufacturing Sector's Silver Lining

Despite the dip in output, the Manufacturing PMI itself rose to 49.2, achieving a 36-month high. Cyrus de la Rubia, HCOB's Chief Economist, highlighted the sector's recovery signs, buoyed by federal government measures and business investment initiatives, even in the face of higher US tariffs.