Macro EconomyMedium•9 November 2026•
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German Exports Rise 2% in September, Beating Analyst Forecasts
Key Facts
1German exports increased by 2% month-on-month in September, exceeding analyst expectations.
2The German trade surplus narrowed in September despite the growth in export volumes.
German exports increased by 2% month-on-month in September, exceeding analyst expectations. Investing.com reported that the German trade surplus narrowed during the month despite the growth in export volumes.
The data reflects resilient foreign demand for German goods, contrasting with weak retail sales data from the same period. The trade balance stood at 15.6 on November 9, 2026, down from a previous reading of 19.5.
Bundesbank President Nagel is scheduled to deliver a speech on November 11, 2026. Market participants are also awaiting the release of German wholesale prices and Eurozone employment change data on November 13, 2026.