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Germany's December Industrial Output Plummets, Recovery Ahead

2/16/2026

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Germany's industrial output declined in December, more than anticipated, driven by a slowdown in car production.
Eurozone industrial output also fell in December, and Eurostat noted that Germany's downturn contributed to the broader weakness.
According to Eurostat, industrial production fell 1.4% in December after a 0.3% rise in November, first contraction since August.
Despite the December drop, a recovery in industrial production is expected to gain momentum this year.

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Germany's industrial output declined in December, more than anticipated, driven by a slowdown in car production.
Eurozone industrial output also fell in December, and Eurostat noted that Germany's downturn contributed to the broader weakness.
According to Eurostat, industrial production fell 1.4% in December after a 0.3% rise in November, first contraction since August.
Despite the December drop, a recovery in industrial production is expected to gain momentum this year.