# German services downturn eases in July as demand picks up, PMI shows

https://mins.news/en/item/13925

- Reuters, 2026-08-05 09:40 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/german-services-downturn-eases-july-demand-picks-up-pmi-shows-2026-08-05/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a73050069018900011c1d4f

> Germany’s services sector contracted only slightly in July, according to a business survey released on Wednesday. Demand improved modestly during the month. New business also increased for the first time in five months. The results point to a less severe downturn in the sector.

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