Core Insights - Germany's industrial output decreased by 1.9% month-on-month and 3.6% year-on-year in June 2025, reaching its lowest level since May 2020 [1] - The pharmaceutical sector significantly contributed to this decline, with an 11% month-on-month drop in output [1] - Other sectors such as machinery manufacturing and food production also performed poorly, with decreases of 5.3% and 6.3% respectively [1] - In contrast, the construction sector saw a month-on-month increase of 0.7%, and the energy sector grew by 3.1% [1] Industry Performance - The second quarter of 2025 recorded a 1.0% month-on-month decline in industrial output, attributed partly to a "pre-order effect" from businesses responding to earlier U.S. tariff announcements [1] - The negative impact of U.S. tariffs is expected to continue affecting the German industrial economy, hindering prospects for sustained recovery in the third quarter [1] - Additionally, June 2025 saw a month-on-month decline in new industrial orders in Germany, indicating ongoing challenges in the sector [1] - The German Federal Bank has warned that the high tariffs imposed by the U.S. will exert significant pressure on the German economy [1]

Group 1 - France's trade balance recorded a deficit of €7.968 billion in April, marking the largest deficit since September 2024 [1] - The industrial output in France for April showed a month-on-month decline of 1.4%, representing the largest decrease since May 2024 [1]