German industrial orders unexpectedly rise in May

German industry received more orders than expected in May, according to the Federal Statistical Office. Orders rose by 1.9 percent compared to the previous month.
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German industry received more orders than expected in May, according to the Federal Statistical Office. Orders rose by 1.9 percent compared to the previous month.

Ahead of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, the DAX barely moved on Tuesday. According to Tagesschau, the benchmark index closed at 24,934 points, up a wafer-thin 0.1 percent.

Armored vehicle manufacturer KNDS plans to build two additional production sites in Germany, as announced by Germany CEO Florian Hohenwarter in an interview with the FAZ.