Germany Factory Orders (MoM)
Published:
German new orders in manufacturing (Destatis) — monthly change
Full explanation
Germany Factory Orders (MoM) is the monthly percentage change in new orders received by German manufacturing, published by Destatis. It is a price-adjusted (volume) measure, seasonally and calendar adjusted. It is a German series, not US Factory Orders.
Why traders watch it
A forward-looking signal for German industrial output and euro-area growth.
Stronger vs weaker outcomes
A stronger-than-expected reading points to firmer activity; a weaker one points the other way.
Release details
- Release frequency
- Monthly
Typical volatility
Low. Large one-off contracts (e.g. aircraft, ships) can swing the figure. Initial estimates are often revised in the following release.
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