08.06.2026 - "After the positive trend in orders in March due to stock replenishment, the opposite movement followed in April. The Middle East conflict, price hikes in oil and gas, along with the resulting uncertainty, dampen Germany’s industrial economy. Furthermore, structural problems at the domestic location weigh on business. A swift recovery is not expected. On the contrary, according to the recently published DIHK economic survey, one-third of industrial companies expect further deterioration of their situation in the coming months."