German Industrial Output Comes In Strong

Frankfurt (AFP) - German industrial production rose strongly in July, driven by increased manufacturing and construction output, data showed on Friday.

According to regular data compiled by the economy ministry, industrial output increased by 1.9 percent in July, after already rising by 0.4 percent in June.

Manufacturing output climbed by 2.6 percent and construction output was up by 1.7 percent while energy construction output contracted by 3.7 percent, the ministry calculated.