The index of import prices rose by 6.8% in October 2011 compared to the corresponding month of the preceding year,as reported by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). In September 2011 the annual rate of change was +6.9%, in August 2011 it was +6.6%, respectively. From September 2011 to October 2011 the index fell by 0.3%. The index of import prices, excluding crude oil and mineral oil products, was 3.8% above the level of a year earlier (no change compared to September 2011). The index of export prices increased by 3.0% in October 2011 compared with the corresponding month of the preceding year. In ... (full story)