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(Bloomberg) — German industrial production grew for a second month, another sign that Europe’s largest economy is exiting the drag from the Iran war.
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Output increased 0.9% from a month earlier in May, the statistics office said Tuesday. That’s much higher than the 0.1% median estimate of economists in a Bloomberg survey.
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The main driver of the growth was the automotive industry, which saw production rise 3.6%, while construction also expanded.
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The data follow a release Monday showing an increase in factory orders in May, probably reflecting Germany’s upgrade of its armed forces as orders for transport equipment including for the military surged.
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“The prospects for a gradual recovery in the coming months have improved,” said Michael Herzum, an economist at Union Investment. “Geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the Iran conflict has eased, energy prices have stabilized, the global economy remains robust, and higher government spending on infrastructure and defense is likely to increasingly feed into the real economy.”
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German gross domestic product advanced 0.3% in the first quarter of 2026 and should be further boosted by large-scale public spending on infrastructure and defense. Higher energy prices following the outbreak of the Iran war have been weighing on consumers and businesses, however.
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What Bloomberg Economics Says…
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“The second consecutive monthly increase in production, together with less gloomy sentiment and improving order intake, suggests industry is gradually emerging from its slump. We expect industrial activity to continue expanding modestly in the coming quarters, supported by higher public spending on defense and infrastructure.”
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—Martin Ademmer, economist. Click here for full REACT
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Vowing to break Germany out of years of underperformance, Friedrich Merz’s coalition announced reforms last week that target the pension system, income tax and sick-leave rules.
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—With assistance from Harumi Ichikura, Joel Rinneby and Kristian Siedenburg.
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