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Germany's flash Composite PMI for Q3 2026 (August) recorded 51.0, slightly down from the previous value of 51.2 and below the market expectation of 51.3, but it remains in the expansionary zone. Sub-index data showed a rare divergence: driven by defense and data center investments, manufacturing hit an over four-year high, while the services sector shrank for the fifth consecutive month. Looking ahead, whether the European Central Bank will adjust its monetary policy due to the sluggish services sector and easing inflation pressures will be the focus of the market.