German Exports Rise in March While Industrial Output Falls
German exports rose 0.5% in March as industrial output fell 0.7%. Strong EU demand helped offset a slump in US trade. Rising imports narrowed the trade surplus.
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Germany exports rose 0.5% in March, defying analyst expectations of a 1.7% decline. Official data showed industrial output fell 0.7% despite forecasts for a 0.5% increase. Rising new orders suggest production may recover in coming months, though geopolitical risks loom.
