Germany: Industrial production rises 1.2% monthly in May, exceeding expectations; The annual indicator increases for the first time in 25 months

The German industrial production increased 1.2% monthly in May After having fallen 1.6% in April (figure reviewed from -1.4%), as published by Destatis. The increase improves market expectation, since a stagnation was expected in 0%.

At the year -on -year, industrial production of Germany increased by 1% After descending 2.1% the previous month (data reviewed down from -1.8%). This is the First upload registered by the indicator in 25 monthsspecifically since April 2023.

According to the Destatis statement, The positive evolution of production in May 2025 was due to the growth observed in the automotive industry (+4.9 % with respect to the previous month) and in energy production (+10.8 %). The increase in production in the pharmaceutical industry (+10.0 %) also had a positive impact In the general result. Instead, the decrease in the construction industry (-3.9 %) had a negative impact. Production in high energy industrial branches decreased by 1.8% in May 2025 compared to April 2025.

Euro reaction

He Euro has fallen about 25 pips in the last minutes despite the good German data, which has improved expectations. The increase in the dollar in the last hours is weighing in the torque, causing a drop to 1,1750, its lowest price of the day. The EUR/USD quotes when writing about 1,1752, losing 0.18% daily.