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Prior 52.7Final Composite PMI 52.1 vs 52.5 prelimPrior 51.3Key findings:Employment falls at joint-fastest rate since June 2020
Comment:Commenting on the PMI data, Cyrus de la Rubia, Chief Economist at Hamburg Commercial Bank, said:
“Without the service sector, Germany’s economy would look in an even worse state than it is currently portrayed in the
ongoing debate. In January, service providers ensured that the economy as a whole grew, with the service sector continuing
to do most of the heavy lifting. Continued growth in the service sector can be expected in the coming months, as new
business has increased for the fourth month in a row. For the first time since mid-2023, orders from abroad are playing an
important role in supporting growth. In general, the mood in the service sector appears to be relatively good, which is
underlined by the fact that companies are much more confident about the future than they were a month ago. The
corresponding index has risen to its highest level since May 2024.
“Service providers clearly feel able to charge higher prices for their services, which is a sign of strength. This observation
supports the theory that the economy is on the upswing, as higher prices can usually be best enforced during an economic
upturn. Although part of the increase in sales prices is also due to higher cost inflation, the jump in inflation in sales prices is
greater than that of costs. On average, companies have therefore probably succeeded in achieving slightly higher profit
margins.
“The fairly sharp decline in employment in the service sector is somewhat surprising after workforces grew for most of last
year, especially since business activity has increased. We do not see this development as the beginning of a trend, although
it cannot be ruled out that many companies are considering strategies for boosting productivity, i.e., maintaining at least
constant business activity with fewer staff, which likely includes the use of artificial intelligence.
This article was written by Giuseppe Dellamotta at investinglive.com.
💡 DMK Insight
Germany’s Composite PMI at 52.1 signals a slowdown, and here’s why that matters: The slight dip from the preliminary 52.5 indicates that while the economy is still expanding, the pace is slowing, particularly in the employment sector, which is falling at its fastest rate since June 2020. This could lead to increased volatility in the euro, especially against the dollar, as traders reassess growth expectations. If the service sector continues to weaken, we might see a ripple effect across related markets, including equities and bonds, as investor sentiment shifts. Keep an eye on the 52.0 level; a breach could signal a more pronounced downturn. On the flip side, some might argue that the PMI still reflects growth, albeit slow, and could attract bargain hunters looking for undervalued assets. However, with employment trends worsening, the risks of a recession loom larger. Watch for upcoming economic indicators, particularly employment data, as they could provide further insight into the health of the German economy and the euro’s trajectory.
📮 Takeaway
Monitor the 52.0 level on the Composite PMI; a drop below could trigger euro volatility and impact related markets.
