German factory orders drop in new blow to Merz

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German industrial orders fell surprisingly in August, a fourth consecutive month of decline, according to official data released Tuesday, a sign that the gloom in Europe's largest economy is not improving.

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German industrial orders fell again in August, marking the fourth consecutive month of negative data. This was mainly due to a weak auto industry and a decline in foreign demand.

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German factory orders fell 0.8 percent in August from July, the Federal Statistical Office said today. The result was much worse than analysts' expectations of a 1.2 percent increase. Year-on-year, orders rose 1.5 percent, the German news agency dpa reported.

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Competition from Chinese cars, high energy prices, and US tariffs. German industry, the main engine of the European economy, recorded a decline in orders for another consecutive month. Economists forecast a rebound for the third consecutive month and were met with a negative surprise for the third time.