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Germany’s economic recovery is expected to remain slow
Germany’s economy may be improving, but the recovery is moving slowly and uncertainty remains high.
The Commerzbank Earlybird indicator rose by one point to 28 in September.
It is designed to give a signal about economic activity six to nine months ahead.
A stronger global outlook and a weaker euro helped lift the measure, while the European Central Bank’s recent rate increase reduced support from monetary policy.
German industrial orders fell by 10.6% in August from the previous month, partly because there were fewer large orders than in July.
Businesses remain cautious because of geopolitical tensions, and some customers are placing orders at shorter notice.
A German glue maker still aims to increase revenue by 5% in its current financial year, while the indicator points to continued economic improvement.
Germany’s economic recovery is continuing slowly, while uncertainty remains high.
The Commerzbank Earlybird indicator rose by one point to 28 in September.
The indicator’s increase was driven mainly by a better global economic environment and a weaker euro.
Industrial orders fell by 10.6 percent in August from the previous month, amid fewer large orders.
Businesses remain cautious about the outlook, particularly because of geopolitical uncertainty.
- Who
- Germany’s economy and businesses, including adhesive producer Delo.
- What
- The recovery is continuing slowly, but uncertainty remains high.
- When
- The report was published on October 10, 2026; the indicator rose in September.
- Where
- Germany.
- Why
- A better global economic environment and a weaker euro supported the indicator, while geopolitical uncertainty and falling industrial orders weighed on confidence.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Industrial customers are acting on shorter notice, and ad hoc orders are increasing
the geopolitical situation is too volatile
Industrial orders fell by 10.6 percent from the previous month, as there were few large orders compared with July.
The Earlybird indicator rose by one point to 28.
- Earlybird indicator
- 28 points in September, up one point
- Industrial orders
- Down 10.6 percent in August from July
- Delo export share
- More than 85 percent
- Delo sales target
- 5 percent increase in the current financial year
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