Germany's Economic Jitters Spread as Global Markets Stumble The recent uptick in German factory orders has provided welcome news for Europe's largest economy, but it has not been enough to stem the tide of global economic jitters.
Asian markets are faltering on the back of a tech sector pullback, creating a perfect storm of economic uncertainty.
One notable exception is Persimmon, the UK housebuilder that has lifted its outlook despite growing costs linked to the ongoing conflict in Iran.