Bloomberg German manufacturers unexpectedly cut production, underlining risks resurgent infections pose for the economic recovery. Industrial output declined 0.2% in August following three consecutive gains. Economists predicted an increase of 1.5%. The Economy Ministry said the weakness was chiefly driven by a drop in auto manufacturing. A separate report showed factory orders improved for a fourth straight month. The German ...

Bloomberg Brazil is framing its slow-moving privatisation program as a way to protect forests and rivers following international investors’ mounting criticism of President Jair Bolsonaro’s environmental policies. Martha Seillier, special secretary of the Investments Partnerships Program, said infrastructure building via concessions and privatisations not only represents good business opportunities but is also an environment-friendly strategy as the country battles a ...

Bloomberg US equity futures rise after President Donald Trump called for a reduced group of stimulus measures. Euro-area bonds climbed before the region’s central bank president speaks. Food retailer Tesco Plc jumped when its earnings beat estimates. Ambu A/S surged after the maker of life-support equipment won a key US contract. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index fluctuated as insurers and ...