German imports see biggest fall in almost 2 years German imports posted their steepest drop in almost two years in October after a strong rise the previous month, while exports from Europe's largest economy … Business • 09 Dec 14
China imports fall and export growth slows China's stuttering economy suffered another blow in November as export growth slowed sharply and imports surprisingly contracted. Business • 08 Dec 14
German exporters expect more Russian sanctions German exports will likely grow by 4% in 2015 if no new global conflicts emerge, Germany's BGA exporters' group said. Business • 19 Nov 14
Euro zone exports rebound in September The euro zone trade surplus widened in September, with a rise in exports offering rare good news for an embattled European economy that is worrying … Business • 17 Nov 14
September export levels down 4%, imports up 10% Preliminary CSO figures for September show that seasonally adjusted exports decreased by 4% to €7.694 billion from the previous month. Business • 13 Nov 14
Euro zone exports and inflation fall again Euro zone exports fell for the third month in a row in August, official data showed today, in a further sign of the lacklustre state … Business • 16 Oct 14
China September trade surplus more than doubles China's trade surplus more than doubled to $31 billion in September, as exports jumped while imports increased at a slower rate. Business • 13 Oct 14
UK exports fall on euro zone downturn More signs that euro zone woes and the strong pound are hurting British firms have emerged after official figures showed a faster downturn in exports. Business • 10 Oct 14
German institutes cut growth forecasts Germany's leading economic institutes today slashed their forecasts for growth this year and next year. Business • 09 Oct 14
Euro zone trade surplus rises on growing exports The euro zone's trade surplus rose year-on-year in July as exports grew faster than imports, new figures show today. Business • 15 Sep 14
Record German trade surplus points to strong Q3 Germany posted a record trade surplus of €22.2 billion in July, suggesting Europe's largest economy could bounce back strongly in the third quarter. Business • 08 Sep 14
Euro zone trade surplus rises more than expected The euro zone's trade surplus grew more than expected in June from June a year ago, data showed today. Business • 18 Aug 14
Trade surplus edges 1% higher in June New CSO figures show that preliminary seasonally adjusted exports fell by 4% to €7.639 billion in June from May. Business • 14 Aug 14
Moscow bears left with sore head after import ban The rather choosy animals at Moscow Zoo have fallen victim of Russia's ban on food imports from Europe with keepers scrambling to adjust menus for … News • 08 Aug 14
Trade boost may not save Germany from contraction German exports and imports rebounded in June, suggesting the West's standoff with Russia over Ukraine is not seriously hurting Europe's largest economy. Business • 08 Aug 14
German exports fall more than expected in May German exports and imports dropped much more than expected in May, data showed today. Business • 08 Jul 14
Bundesbank hikes German growth forecast The Bundesbank said today that it was upgrading its growth forecast for the German economy this year. Business • 06 Jun 14
Euro zone trade surplus narrows less than expected The euro zone's trade surplus narrowed less than expected year on year in March, data showed today. Business • 16 May 14
German trade surplus slips in March Germany's trade surplus shrank in March after exports again fell - another indication the Ukraine crisis is beginning to hurt Europe's top economy. Business • 09 May 14
China's trade volumes creep up in April China's exports and imports rose marginally in April, rebounding from sharp declines the month before. Business • 08 May 14
German imports rise to highest level since 1991 German imports climbed to their highest level since reunification while exports fell in February, new figures show. Business • 09 Apr 14
Euro zone current account surplus grows - ECB The euro zone's current account surplus grew to €25.3 billion in January, European Central Bank data showed today. Business • 21 Mar 14
Trade surplus down 9% in January - CSO New CSO figures show a 6% fall in seasonally adjusted exports to €7.217 billion in January compared to December. Business • 19 Mar 14
German trade surplus down in January German exports and imports surged in January at the fastest pace in nearly two years, data showed today. Business • 11 Mar 14
China trade surplus rebounds in January China's trade surplus surged in January, as exports strengthened markedly in a potentially brighter note for the world's second-biggest economy. Business • 12 Feb 14
