Delay in Seasonal Upturn Disturbs German Trade.

The article reports on the economic conditions of Germany in the fourth quarter of 1930, which was observed closely by investors as large corporations are about to declare their dividends. Analysts expect that German electric companies, particularly Siemens, will be posting lower dividends. The shipping industry in Germany seems to be affected by the depression going on from its trade partners as shipbuilding firm Deschimag applied for a 25-million-U.S. dollar subsidy to the government.