energy
Germany's Manufacturing Recovery Will Test Whether Energy Costs Have Become Less Binding
Factory orders improved sharply in August, but energy-intensive producers still face a different recovery from lower-power industries.
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Jonas Richter
Energy & Infrastructure Correspondent, German Business Review
Jonas Richter reports on electricity networks, energy markets, rail and major infrastructure, tracking consultation, approval, construction and operation as separate stages.
Coverage prioritises Destatis, the Bundesbank, federal regulators, company reports and dated regional statistics. Estimates and company guidance are presented as such.
Articles by Jonas Richter
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