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Insights on the German Economy from Hamburg Commercial Bank Chief Economist
Dr. Cyrus de la Rubia, Chief Economist at Hamburg Commercial Bank, recently highlighted the challenges faced by the German economy. He pointed out that the struggles in the industrial sector are beginning to impact the services sector as well. With manufacturing companies cutting back on outsourcing services, layoffs in the service industry have accelerated in recent months. This has caused concerns about the overall health of the German economy.
Furthermore, the German government’s prediction of a 0.2% contraction in the economy for 2024 has added to the uncertainty surrounding the country’s economic outlook.
Impact of Industrial Production on ECB Rate Path
Recent data on industrial production in Germany has raised questions about the future trajectory of ECB interest rates. Despite softer cost pressures in September and easing inflationary trends, expectations for a 25-basis point rate cut in October remain unchanged. However, the gloomy economic picture and potential for multiple rate cuts in the fourth quarter of 2024 could alter the ECB’s rate path going forward.
EUR/USD Reaction to German Industrial Production Report
The EUR/USD exchange rate experienced fluctuations in response to the German industrial production report. Prior to the release of the data, the currency pair fell to a low of $1.09693 before rebounding to a high of $1.09867. Following the report, the EUR/USD initially rose to $1.09867 before dropping to $1.09819.
As of October 8th, the EUR/USD was up 0.10% to $1.09854, reflecting the ongoing shifts in market sentiment and economic data.
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