Europe in Review: German Manufacturing Rebounds, Nestlé Beats, EU–US Trade Tensions, Key Confidence Surveys Ahead

Weekly Chart: Germany's manufacturing sector expanded for the first time since mid-2022, providing a rare lift for Europe's largest economy.The HCOB Flash Manufacturing PMI rose to 50.7 in February from 49.1. This crossed the 50‑point threshold that separates contraction from growth, according to S&P Global. The Composite PMI climbed to 53.1, its highest since October, with services driving the improvement. Business activity reached a four‑month high.Why it matters: Germany's industrial cycle remains the an ...