German Factories Feel the Pain

The video discusses the significant decline in German factory output, marking the largest drop since 2009, with industrial production falling by 4%. It highlights the challenges faced by Germany's manufacturing sector, including a 5.7% plunge in factory orders. Additionally, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reduced its global growth outlook for 2015 from 4% to 3.8%, citing risks from rising geopolitical tensions and potential stock market corrections, with stocks at frothy levels.

What was the percentage drop in German industrial production, and how did it compare to expectations?

• 6%, which matched expectations

• 3%, which was slightly above expectations

• 4%, which was more than double the expected rate

• 2%, which was below expectations

In which months did German manufacturing shrink, according to the video?

• July and August

• August and September

• September and October

• June and July

By what percentage did orders from German factories fall, marking the largest decline since 2009?

• 5.7%

• 4.2%

• 6.1%

• 3.5%

What was the revised global growth forecast by the IMF for 2015?

• 4.0%

• 4.5%

• 3.8%

• 3.5%

What risks did the IMF highlight in its global growth outlook?

• Decreasing oil prices and currency fluctuations

• Geopolitical tensions and stock market correction

• Rising inflation and unemployment

• Trade wars and technological disruptions