As reported by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the index of import prices decreased by 2.1% in November 2014 compared with the corresponding month of the preceding year. In October 2014 and in September 2014 the annual rates of change were –1.2% and –1.6%, respectively. From October 2014 to November 2014 the index fell by 0.8%. The index of import prices, excluding crude oil and mineral oil products, slightly increased by 0.1%, compared with the level of a year earlier. The index of export prices increased by 0.3% in November 2014 compared with the corresponding month of the preceding year. In October 2014 ... (full story)