Far-right surge upends German state elections – POLITICO

Far-right surge upends German state elections – POLITICO

In two German state elections that are seen as a bellwether of the national mood, the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, surged while the three parties that make up the country’s federal coalition government suffered significant losses. Conservative forces won clear victories in both the states of Bavaria and Hesse. In Bavaria, the Christian … Read more

U.S. Manufacturing Trends Amid 11-Month Contraction

U.S. Manufacturing Trends Amid 11-Month Contraction

The U.S. manufacturing sector faced its 11th consecutive month of contraction, but signs of resilience are emerging, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business. The Manufacturing PMI registered 49% in September, up 1.4% points from August, marking its highest level since November 2022. While this extends the contraction streak, it also marks the … Read more