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No lull in sight yet - nevertheless the sinking incoming orders from abroad are a further sign that the German economy is in danger of running out of steam. Picture: pixabay.com
04.10.2018 // Politics

Markit/BME Germany Manufacturing PMI

Manufacturing PMI sinks to 25-month low as exports fall the most in over five years. read more »
In August, the EMI was again above the growth threshold of 50 points. Picture: Pixabay.com
04.09.2018 // Politics

Markit/BME Germany Manufacturing PMI

Germany Manufacturing PMI falls in August amid slowdown in new order growth. read more »
23.08.2018

IFPSM World Summit 2018

“Purchasing 2020: The New Role of Procurement” is the focus of the international conference, which will take place in Helsinki at the end of September. read more »
21.08.2018

“Must return to a rule-based world economic order”

IW Director Michael Hüther: “In order to counter US President Trump in the impending trade war, the European Union should not only initiate possible partnerships with non-EU states, but also implement them consistently.” read more »
21.08.2018

USA: longer delivery times, strong uncertainties and higher prices affect procurement

Since US President Donald Trump took office, framework conditions for German buyers have deteriorated. read more »
Amazingly durable: German industry continues to be relatively unimpressed by the numerous international disruptive factors. Photo: pixabay.com
02.08.2018

PMI rises amid faster output and new order growth

Output growth accelerates to three-month high, Input price inflation weakest since April, but marked overall. read more »
The rate of growth of Germany’s manufacturing sector shifted down another gear in June, dampened by a further slowdown in the pace of expansion in new orders to the slowest for over two years. Picture: Pixabay.com
03.07.2018 // Politics

Markit/BME Germany Manufacturing PMI

Manufacturing PMI at 18-month low in June as new order growth weakens. read more »
20.06.2018

4th Purchasing Initiative Western Balkans: B2B talks achieve record levels

This year, the organisers of the one-day event at the Frankfurt Chamber of Industry and Commerce were welcoming suppliers from all countries of the Western Balkans for the first time. read more »
The final seasonally adjusted IHS Markit/BME Purchasing Manager Index (EMI) fell by 1.2 points to 56.9 in May, its lowest level in 15 months. Picture: Pixabay.com
06.06.2018 // Politics

Markit/BME Germany Manufacturing PMI

Manufacturing PMI hits 15-month low as sector experiences further slowdown. read more »