German trade surplus hits record

Germany's trade surplus unexpectedly grew to a record in October 2006, underpinning optimism about the pace of recovery in Europe's largest economy.

Germany: Federal Statistical Office: Press Release, 8.12.06: German exports in October 2006: +22.6% on October 2005 https://www.destatis.de/EN/PressServices/Press/pr/PressReleases.html

Germany: Federal Statistical Office: Foreign trade https://www.destatis.de/EN/PressServices/Press/pr/PressReleases.html

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