BERLIN—German exports unexpectedly fell in August, data showed on Oct. 9, in a fresh sign that manufacturers in Europe’s largest economy shifted into a lower gear over the summer months.
The Federal Statistics Office said seasonally adjusted exports edged down by 0.1 percent on the month, missing a Reuters forecast of a 0.3 percent rise. Imports dropped by 2.7 percent, undershooting a predicted 0.2 percent fall.
