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2026-10-08

Frankfurt (dpa-AFX) - Germany's exports fell unexpectedly in August, while imports staged a moderate recovery, official data showed on Thursday. Exports dropped 0.8% month-on-month after a 0.5% decrease in July, Germany's Federal Statistical Office, known as Destatis, reported. Exports had been expected to grow 0.8%. Imports rose 0.9%, reversing a 5.5% fall in July. Economists had expected a 2.8% increase. As a result, the trade surplus fell to ?......

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