Germany's industrial producer prices rose 6.7% year-on-year in September, up from 4.6% in the previous month, according to preliminary data from Destatis. The increase was the fastest since early 2023 and was led by higher energy prices and a significant rise in intermediate goods prices. The reading was also the highest since March 2023, when prices rose 7.5%.
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| Market | Currencies |
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| Close on 10/19/2026 | 1.12125 |
| Change that session | -0.24% |
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