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flag German factory orders fell 0.8% in August, driven by weak global demand and U.S. tariff fears.

flag German factory orders fell 0.8% in August, the fourth straight monthly decline, missing forecasts of a 1.1% rise. flag Weak foreign demand, especially from outside the euro area, drove the drop, with exports down 5.0%. flag Domestic orders rose 4.7%, supported by government investments and lower interest rates. flag Key sectors like automotive and pharmaceuticals saw steep declines, and excluding large orders, the drop was 3.3%. flag Ongoing uncertainty over U.S. tariffs, including a proposed 15% baseline on EU goods, continues to weigh on the outlook.

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