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German industrial orders fall sharply over large contracts

German industrial orders fall sharply over large contracts

By Maria Martinez Oct 6 (Reuters) - German industrial orders fell sharply in August as large-scale orders for aircraft, ships, trains, and military vehicles declined.

German services sector grows in September on strong demand, PMI shows

German services sector grows in September on strong demand, PMI shows

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Germany's service sector saw solid growth in business activity in September, supported by a sustained recovery in demand, a business survey showed on Monday.

Euro zone business growth hits over 3-1/2-year high despite inflation worries, PMI shows

Euro zone business growth hits over 3-1/2-year high despite inflation worries, PMI shows

By Indradip Ghosh BENGALURU, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Euro zone business activity expanded at its fastest pace in nearly 3-1/2 years in September as demand remained strong despite inflation worries stemming from the Middle East war, according to a private survey which also showed resurgent price pressures.

France, Germany propose new rapid EU trade response tool

France, Germany propose new rapid EU trade response tool

By Philip Blenkinsop and Andreas Rinke BRUSSELS/BERLIN, Oct 5 (Reuters) - France and Germany have proposed the European Union toughen itself up with a new rapid-action measure to strike back against countries that harm the bloc economically in a new world where trade is increasingly used as a weapon

Euro zone investor morale falls in October, Sentix survey shows

Euro zone investor morale falls in October, Sentix survey shows

Oct 5 (Reuters) - Investor morale in the euro zone fell to 2.7 in October, as easing expectations cast doubt on a possible economic upturn, a survey showed on Monday.

Far-right election win leaves migrants questioning their future in eastern Germany

Far-right election win leaves migrants questioning their future in eastern Germany

The far-right Alternative for Germany party's recent election win in Saxony-Anhalt has sparked fear among migrants

New Zealand third quarter business confidence jumps, says think tank

New Zealand third quarter business confidence jumps, says think tank

WELLINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - New Zealand's business confidence rose in the third quarter even as fuel prices increased and geopolitics remained a headwind for the country, a private think tank said on Tuesday.

WWE Chief Content Officer Paul 'Triple H' Levesque Presents Custom Championship to Bundesliga Winners Bayer Leverkusen

WWE Chief Content Officer Paul 'Triple H' Levesque Presents Custom Championship to Bundesliga Winners Bayer Leverkusen

WWE Chief Content Officer Paul 'Triple H' Levesque Presents Custom Championship to Bundesliga Winners Bayer Leverkusen

Japan service sector activity slows from 5-month high, PMI shows

Japan service sector activity slows from 5-month high, PMI shows

TOKYO, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Japan's service sector expanded at a weaker pace in September as business activity and new orders grew more slowly and earthquake disruption dampened demand, a business survey showed on Monday.

Spain services growth accelerates despite cost surge, PMI shows

Spain services growth accelerates despite cost surge, PMI shows

Oct 5 (Reuters) - The expansion in Spain's service sector picked up pace in September as increased demand lifted activity despite a surge in operating expenses, a business survey showed on Monday.

India services growth at 3-month high, but quarter weakest since 2022, PMI shows

India services growth at 3-month high, but quarter weakest since 2022, PMI shows

BENGALURU, Oct 6 (Reuters) - India's dominant services industry expanded at its fastest pace in three months in September on stronger demand for financial, consumer and digital services, a survey showed on Tuesday, though quarterly growth was the weakest in more than four years.

Euro trades around 17-month low amid French debt worries, dollar steady

Euro trades around 17-month low amid French debt worries, dollar steady

By Rae Wee and Harry Robertson SINGAPORE/LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The euro steadied just above a 17-month low on Tuesday as euro zone bond markets stabilised, a day after the currency fell sharply on fears that stress in French bond markets could spread more widely.