German Factory Orders Rise 0.9% Feb

German factory orders increased 0.9% month‑on‑month in February 2026, ending an 11.1% slump recorded in January.
The January decline was driven by a drop in large‑scale orders above €50 million, which stayed weak in February.
Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal had forecast 1.0% growth for February, close to the observed 0.9% rise.
Data released by Destatis reflects conditions before the energy‑price shock linked to the war in Iran.