German New Car Registrations YoY (Jan) Y/Y -6.6% (Prev. 9.7%)

The sharp decline in German new car registrations at -6.6% year-on-year, down from the previous figure of 9.7%, signals potential weakness in consumer sentiment and spending in the auto sector.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 4 Feb 2026, 11:48 UTCOn the live feed at 11:28 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Cencora Inc. (COR) Q1 2026 (USD) EPS 4.08 (exp. 4.05), Revenue 85.9bln (exp. 86.06bln); FY Outlook: Adj. EPS 17.45-17.75 (exp. 17.61)

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Italy, France and Germany are reportedly set to lead EU critical materials stockpiling plan

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German New Car Registrations YoY (Jan) Y/Y -6.6% (Prev. 9.7%)

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KBA says German new car registrations -6.6% to 194k in January

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GE Healthcare (GEHC) Q4 2025 (USD): EPS 1.44 (exp. 1.40), Revenue 5.7bln (exp. 5.61bln)

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This contraction may raise concerns about broader economic implications and could influence monetary policy discussions within the Eurozone, particularly in light of inflation dynamics. Traders should monitor whether this trend aligns with or diverges from recent economic signals from Germany and the EU as a whole.

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