Economy: Purchasing Manager Surveys Point to Significantly Stronger Growth

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If economic forecasts recently barely spoke of a recovery, a different signal is now emerging: the purchasing managers' indices for Germany and Europe are significantly exceeding expectations. The German industry in particular is driving growth.

What are purchasing managers' indices?

Purchasing managers' indices – known as PMIs – are among the most important leading indicators of the economy. They measure how purchasing managers in companies assess the current business situation – from order intake and production to employment and delivery times. Values above the 50-point mark stand for growth, values below for contraction. This gives you an indication of the trend before official statistics are released.

Germany and Europe on the upswing

According to the available surveys, the indices for Germany and Europe significantly exceed expectations. The German industry in particular is driving growth. If the trend confirms itself in the coming weeks, economic forecasts for Germany and the entire eurozone could be revised upward.

What this means for you

Growth signals from industry don't take effect immediately, but they change the mood in the market: when companies produce more again, demand for labor, investments, and intermediate inputs typically rises. This can have a medium-term impact on your employment prospects and wage expectations. At the same time, one survey is not yet an economic turnaround. The next data will show whether the trend holds.