The big rise in German industrial output and orders in March confirms that conditions in the sector have stabilised in recent months. However, some of the strength might be due to tariff front running. And with the hit from US tariffs likely to be felt before long and any support from the new government still some months away, we think a further improvement is unlikely.
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