According to preliminary figures from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), real (price-adjusted) output in the manufacturing sector rose by 0.9% in May 2026 compared to April 2026, after seasonal and calendar adjustments. In the less volatile three-month comparison, output from March to May 2026 was 0.1% higher than in the three preceding months. In April 2026, output increased by 0.2% compared to March 2026, following a revision of the preliminary figures (preliminary figure: +0.4%). Compared to May 2025, output remained unchanged in May 2026 (0.0%) after calendar adjustment. The positive development in ... (full story)