German Factory Orders Rose in May

German manufacturing orders rose 1.9% in May compared with April’s 3.2% decline, according to data from Destatis released Monday. The improvement was described as a tentative sign of stabilization, even as uncertainty linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to weigh on the sector. The article notes that economists polled by The Wall Street Journal were part of the context for assessing the data, though specific forecast numbers are not included in the provided text. With the month-to-month turnaround, the reading suggests demand may be stabilizing after a weaker April. Still, the continued geopolitical uncertainty points to a cautious outlook rather than a clear recovery trend.