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The German economy heavily relies on an anomalous trade surplus, said Peter Praet, a European Central Bank Executive Board member, and he urged the government to work toward lower taxes, higher wages and investment to stimulate its national market. Meanwhile, the country’s debt-management agency announced it will issue €7 billion less debt in the fourth quarter than forecast.
Reuters (20 Sep.)