German exports up in March but weak orders spoil party

FRANKFURT, Germany — German exports picked up in March but industrial orders fell unexpectedly, official data showed Tuesday, reflecting a mixed picture for Europe’s biggest economy. Exports rose by 0.9 percent month-on-month after a decline of 1.6 percent in February, federal statistics agency Destatis said, defying expectations of a continued downward trend. But new orders, Read The Rest at :