S&P Global's final Germany manufacturing PMI rose to 50.3 in June from 50.1 in
May, slightly above the preliminary 50.0, signaling marginal expansion. Output
growth accelerated and new orders recovered modestly. S&P Global Market
Intelligence deputy chief economist Phil Smith said firms are still partially
relying on backlogs to sustain output, which is unsustainable, and early
deliveries pose a downside risk. Elevated prices and uncertainty could weigh on
near-term growth, and the outlook for prices will hinge on developments in the
Middle East.