Mercedes halts all German investments, weighs factory closures amid downturn

Mercedes-Benz announced a complete halt to investments in Germany and is considering factory closures, signaling deepening distress in the German auto sector. The move reflects sustained demand weakness and high energy costs, and raises risks of broader industrial contraction in Europe's largest economy. Uncertainty remains over the scale of closures and potential government response.

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