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German Production Rebounds 2.0% in August as Construction Surges
Germany reported a 2.0% monthly rise in August production, but the narrower industrial measure increased only 0.6% as construction drove much of the rebound.
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Germany reported a 2.0% monthly rise in August production, but the narrower industrial measure increased only 0.6% as construction drove much of the rebound.
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Excluding large-scale orders, German manufacturing bookings slipped just 0.1%, underscoring how an exceptional July wave of ship, rail and aircraft orders amplified August’s headline decline.
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The Norwegian bank expects the downsizing to finish in the fourth quarter, with full cost effects reflected from the second quarter of 2027.
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OCC will clear and settle trades for IEX Options, which launched October 2 and is rolling symbols out in six planned tranches through the end of the month.
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Seaboard Marine's October 4 bunker increases lift standard 20-foot dry-container charges by $25 and 40-foot dry charges by $50 on major Caribbean and South America services, with larger dollar increases on refrigerated equipment.
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Jim Chalmers will open a new annual finance dialogue with Japan, pursue an investment-cooperation agreement and meet major investors as Canberra seeks tighter economic and energy-security links with Tokyo.
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France's new Bpifrance facility offers eligible small and midsize marine fishing and aquaculture businesses €3,000 to €50,000 for 36 months, with a 12-month principal deferral and no borrower guarantee.
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Australia renewed counter-terrorism financing sanctions on 15 people and two entities after a required review, keeping asset-freeze restrictions in place under its UN sanctions law.
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Payroll growth slowed sharply in September, while prior months were revised down by a combined 60,000 jobs and wage growth eased to 3.0% from a year earlier.
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