Core Insights - In June, Germany's industrial new orders decreased by 1% month-on-month, influenced by reduced demand in the automotive sector and other areas [1] - The second quarter saw a month-on-month increase of 3.1% in industrial new orders [1] Domestic and Foreign Orders - Domestic new orders in Germany increased by 2.2% month-on-month, while overall new orders decreased by 3% [1] - New orders from the Eurozone rose by 5.2%, whereas orders from outside the Eurozone fell by 7.8% [1] Sector-Specific Performance - The decline in new orders was primarily concentrated in the transportation equipment manufacturing sector, which saw a month-on-month drop of 23.1% [1] - The automotive industry and metal products manufacturing experienced month-on-month decreases of 7.6% and 12.9%, respectively [1] - Conversely, the electrical equipment manufacturing sector reported a month-on-month increase of 23.5% in new orders [1] Year-on-Year Comparison - After adjusting for working days, Germany's industrial new orders showed a year-on-year increase of 0.8% in June [1] Economic Outlook - The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy noted that ongoing global trade policy and geopolitical uncertainties have led to significant fluctuations in industrial demand [1] - Although there was a slight improvement in export expectations for German companies in July, the anticipated long-term high tariffs on exports to the U.S. may negatively impact the future of Germany's industrial economy due to weak foreign demand [1]