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German factory orders in August fall amid China slowdown
Published Tue, Oct 6, 2015 · 09:50 PM
Frankfurt
GERMAN factory orders unexpectedly fell in August in a sign that Europe's largest economy is vulnerable to weaker growth in China and other emerging markets.
Orders, adjusted for seasonal swings and inflation, dropped 1.8 per cent after decreasing a revised 2.2 per cent in July, data from the Economy Ministry in Berlin showed on Tuesday.
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