Cold Weather Boosts Energy Production in Germany

Germany's statistics office reported January orders fell 11.1% month-on-month.
Industrial production unexpectedly dropped 0.5% in January.
Metal products, pharmaceuticals, and computer industries saw order declines.
Excluding large orders, the decline narrowed to 0.4% in January.
Economy ministry warned about war risks to industry.
Analysts remain cautiously optimistic if Iran war doesn't escalate.
Energy production rose 10.3% due to cold weather.
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