German PPI Goes Negative Unexpectedly

06:00 AM GMT, Germany – Inflation Data for March:

• Yearly German PPI: actual -0.2% YoY; forecast 0.4% YoY; previous 0.7% YoY;
• Monthly German PPI: actual -0.7% MoM; forecast -0.1% MoM; previous -0.2% MoM;

The lower-than-expected PPI reading was due to a significant drop in energy prices. With energy excluded, PPI would be up 1.4% MoM and 0.2% YoY. The biggest price increases were seen in capital goods (+1,9% MoM), machinery costs (+2%) and food (+2,9%).

Nevertheless lower energy prices is a key “good news” for German economy, whose recent years; crisis was attributed mainly to the energy costs dragging down on both consumers and production. It also motivates further cuts in the Eurozone, given the soothing of the most volatile prices.

Source: xStation5

The material on this page does not constitute financial advice and does not take into account your level of understanding, investment objectives, financial situation or any other specific needs. All information provided, including opinions, market research, mathematical results and technical analyzes published on the Website or transmitted To you by other means, it is provided for information purposes only and should in no way be construed as an offer or solicitation for a transaction in any financial instrument, nor should the information provided be construed as advice of a legal or financial nature on which any investment decisions you make should be based exclusively To your level of understanding, investment objectives, financial situation, or other specific needs, any decision to act on the information published on the Website or sent to you by other means is entirely at your own risk if you In doubt or unsure about your understanding of a particular product, instrument, service or transaction, you should seek professional or legal advice before trading. Investing in CFDs carries a high level of risk, as they are leveraged products and have small movements Often the market can result in much larger movements in the value of your investment, and this can work against you or in your favor. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved, taking into account investments objectives and level of experience, before trading and, if necessary, seek independent advice.