{
  "id": 7980325,
  "title": "Konjunktur: Auftragsbestand der deutschen Industrie steigt auf Rekord",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/konjunktur-auftragsbestand-der-deutschen-industrie-steigt-auf-rekord-7980325",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-17T07:41:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/konjunktur-auftragsbestand-der-deutschen-industrie-steigt-auf-rekord/100255267.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "The backlog of orders in Germany's industry has reached a record high, offering hope for an end to the prolonged lean period. According to the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden, the order inventory increased by 1.5% after adjusting for prices compared to the previous month. This marks a new all-time high for the backlog in the manufacturing sector. When measured against the previous year, the order inventory rose by 10.9%. The Federal Office has noted a general upward trend in order inventories over the past months, with a nine-month reach, the highest value since data collection began in 2015. Reach refers to the number of months a company would need to produce goods to fulfill its orders if the revenue remained constant. The positive development was particularly bolstered by a surge in the \"other vehicle manufacturing\" sector, which includes aircraft, ships, trains, and military vehicles. Recent large orders and comparatively long production times were cited as factors contributing to this growth. The increase in the \"other vehicle manufacturing\" sector may also be attributed to increased government defense spending. Additionally, a slight rise in the machinery sector contributed positively, while the order inventory in the automotive industry declined. Major institutions have raised their forecasts for the German economy due to attractive exports and government spending. For instance, the Ifo Institute expects a growth of 1.4% in 2026. In 2025, the gross domestic product only grew by 0.2%, marking a decline compared to the previous two years when the economy contracted.",
  "summary": "Die krisengeplagte Industrie kann auf ein Ende der Schwächephase hoffen. Dabei stützen staatliche Ausgaben für Rüstung. Aber auch eine andere Schlüsselbranche kann punkten.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Handelsblatt",
        "title": "Konjunktur: Auftragsbestand der deutschen Industrie steigt auf Rekord",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/konjunktur-auftragsbestand-der-deutschen-industrie-steigt-auf-rekord",
        "published": "2026-09-17T07:48:10.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}