AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIndustrial Outlook: German output rose 0.7% in September, led by a 17.1% jump in car production, but third-quarter production fell 0.4%. Machinery output dropped 6.5%, and economists cautioned that the rebound may be temporary. Wage Pressure: More than 413,000 metal and electrical workers joined strikes and protests this week, seeking a 5% pay rise; employers have offered 1.3% from July 2028. Business Costs: Skilled-trades groups warn that energy, materials and labour costs are pushing up prices and squeezing investment. Defence Industry: Germany has agreed to buy a 50% stake in KNDS, maker of Leopard tanks and PzH 2000 howitzers. Plant Closures: Theo Müller plans to shut cheese and sauce facilities in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, affecting about 320 jobs. Markets: The DAX fell 1.92% on Friday as a global technology sell-off rattled investors.
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