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German Imports and Exports Rise More Than Expected in September
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German Imports and Exports Rise More Than Expected in September

Imports to Germany rose 4.2 percent in September from the previous month, while exports increased 2.0 percent, according to the German statistics agency Destatis. Both figures were above market expectations.

The average forecast was for imports and exports to increase by 0.5 percent in September, according to Bloomberg.

Germany's trade surplus narrowed to 15.6 billion euros, down from 17.9 billion euros in August. The average forecast was for the surplus to increase to 19.4 billion euros.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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