Considering the long manufacturing decline in Germany, it is not surprising to see it finally hitting the job market. The VDMA expects production in 2025 to decline by 2% in real terms, similar to its previous forecast. As for 2024, they see yields falling by 8% in real terms.
The group also warns of more intense competition in China and uncertainty from the US as adding to the more challenging outlook for next year.
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