DAX Subdued As Industrial Output Falls

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DAX Subdued As Industrial Output Falls

(RTTNews) - German stocks were trading lower on Friday amid lingering worries about the impact of rising interest rates on economic growth.

Adding to the gloomy mood, new data showed German industrial production declined more than expected in May,

Industrial production posted a monthly fall of 0.2 percent in May in contrast to the 0.3 percent increase in April, according to figures from Destatis. Output was forecast to drop 0.1 percent.

On a yearly basis, industrial production grew 0.7 percent, following a 1.7 percent rise in April.

The benchmark DAX was down 18 points, or 0.1 percent, at 15,510 after plunging 2.6 percent the previous day.

The euro was on defensive mode ahead of the all-important U.S. jobs report due later in the day.

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