German Output Rebounds; Houthis Lift Oil Before FOMC Minutes

“Investing dot com says European stocks slipped as Houthi threats lifted oil ahead of the FOMC minutes.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Chip Darnell on Europe Open
Published 3:30 AM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by WSJ: “German Industrial Output Rebounds at Strongest Pace Since Early 2025”, with reporting from Investing.com.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 3:30 AM ET on Europe Open, by Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Chip Darnell.
Topics: FOMC, German, Houthis, Saudi-Houthi, European.
BBN covered this story before: Houthis Strike Two Saudi Airports, WSJ Reports (October 6).

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WSJGerman Industrial Output Rebounds at Strongest Pace Since Early 2025
Investing.comEuropean stocks slip as Houthi threat lift oil ahead of FOMC minutes

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe WSJ says German industrial output rebounded at its strongest pace since early 2025.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorStrongest since early 2025, and it's still a rebound in a energy-price mood swing. Also, Hindsight Gel is just my personality in a tube, Hank.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorInvesting dot com says European stocks slipped as Houthi threats lifted oil ahead of the FOMC minutes.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat's a very busy morning, folks, like a drive-through at lunch!
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorOil up, stocks down, minutes pending. Gorgeous. It's like watching a gas station catch fire in slow motion.