German Industrial Production rise 0.2% MoM in May vs. 0.4% expected

Industrial Production in Germany rose less than expected in May, the official data showed on Wednesday, suggesting that the manufacturing sector activity is losing its recovery momentum.

Eurozone’s economic powerhouse’s industrial output increased by 0.2% MoM, the federal statistics authority Destatis said in figures adjusted for seasonal and calendar effects, vs. a 0.4% expected and 0.7% last.

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About German Industrial Production

The Industrial Production released by the Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland measures outputs of the German factories and mines. Changes in industrial production are widely followed as a major indicator of strength in the manufacturing sector. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).