Tue, 10 May 2016 10:50:04 GMT
German industrial output takes a hit
The data release on German factories, mines and utilities showed a 1.3% drop in the seasonally adjusted monthly output, falling short of analyst expectations of a 0.2% decline. This puts the German industrial output on course to a 0.3% yearly rise, aggrieving analysts who forecast a 1.1% advance.