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Hamburg Commercial Bank Chief Economist Dr. Cyrus de la Rubia recently shared his views on Germany’s manufacturing sector and exports, highlighting the challenges faced by companies, especially in the automotive and mechanical engineering sectors. The prolonged slump in export orders, attributed to the “China shock,” has put pressure on these companies to find ways to compete effectively in a changing landscape.
When it comes to ECB monetary policy, the central bank may need to look beyond just headline trade data and consider import and export trends. A continued decrease in demand for German goods and services could prompt the ECB to make multiple rate cuts in the fourth quarter of 2024.
The EUR/USD reaction to German economic indicators has been mixed, with the currency pair initially climbing to a high before dropping following Germany’s trade report. On Wednesday, October 9, the EUR/USD was down slightly, reflecting the market’s reaction to the latest developments.
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