AI Data Insight
Germany's Q2 2026 flash manufacturing PMI edged up to 50.0 from the previous 49.9. Although it touched the boom-bust line, it still fell short of the market expectation of 50.4. Sub-indices show a slight improvement in output, but new order demand remains sluggish. Moreover, the overall economy is dragged down by the contraction in the services sector, and medium-term recession risks persist.