Franklin FTSE Germany ETF

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Manufacturing orders in the eurozone's largest economy fell 10.6% on month, as the conflict in the Middle East kept energy costs elevated.

Europe shows tentative signs of improvement, but the recovery remains uneven. AI investment is increasingly influencing U.S. capital spending and trade.

Income expectations picked up, but only slightly, and consumers remained less optimistic about their future financial than before the Middle East conflict.

German manufacturing orders dropped in April, reversing some of the gains in March that came on the back of stock building after the outbreak of the war in Iran.

German factory orders jumped 5% in March, lifting the DAX index to record highs and putting German equity ETFs back in focus.

Orders rose sharply in March, a signal of potential front-running to manage rising energy prices and supply disruptions that arose after the start of the war in Iran.

As Europe confronts a new energy crisis, we explore key measures to strengthen energy security beyond simply lowering energy bills, and the potential implications for business leaders. Europe now relies on a wider range of suppliers, but paradoxically, the new geopolitical situation still leaves Europe vulnerable.

Investors typically diversify global portfolios with broad international ETFs. But recent market volatility has caused investors to look more closely at various international opportunities.

Looking to diversify from a tumultuous, volatile domestic U.S. equity market? Many investors are likely looking at their options to do so.

The potential impact of tariffs on the US equity market (^GSPC, ^IXIC, ^DJI) could be more significant than expected. Alastair Pinder, HSBC head of emerging markets and global equity strategist, joins Morning Brief to discuss the importance of focusing on markets with fiscal stimulus potential, such as Germany and China, to offset these headwinds and safeguard portfolios.