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24.03.202608:30:00UTC+00Germany’s Manufacturing Pulse Quickens as HCOB PMI Rises to 51.7 in March

Germany’s manufacturing sector showed further signs of recovery in March, as the HCOB Germany Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) climbed to 51.7, up from 50.9 in February 2026.

The latest reading, updated on 24 March 2026, marks the second consecutive month that the index has held above the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction. February’s 50.9 print had already signaled a tentative return to growth; March’s improvement suggests that momentum in the sector is strengthening.

While detailed component data were not provided, the rising headline PMI indicates that German manufacturers are experiencing a broad-based improvement in operating conditions compared with earlier months, offering a cautiously positive signal for Europe’s largest industrial economy heading into the second quarter of 2026.

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