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Exports Supported Germany in Q2, With Goods Leading
Exports rose 2.0% quarter on quarter, including a 2.6% increase in goods, according to Destatis.
Author
Anna Weber
Economics Editor, German Business Review
Anna Weber covers German growth, trade and prices, focusing on what official releases establish and where short-term data remains provisional.
Coverage prioritises Destatis, the Bundesbank, federal regulators, company reports and dated regional statistics. Estimates and company guidance are presented as such.
Articles by Anna Weber
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