Measures the per volume change in output from mining, quarrying, manufacturing, energy and construction sectors in Germany . Industrial production is significant as a short term indicator of the strength of German industrial activity. High or rising Industrial Production figures suggest increased production and economic expansion, healthy for the Euro. However, uncontrolled levels of production and consumption can spark inflation.

The report is only a preliminary estimate figure that does not move the markets much. The figure is released in headlines as a monthly percent change.

Relevance: Rarely affects markets
Release schedule : 10:00 (GMT); monthly, every six weeks after the end of the month
Revisions schedule :
Source of report : Federal Statistical Office Germany
Web Address : http://www.destatis.de/e_home.htm
Address of release : http://www.destatis.de/indicators/e/pgw510ae.htm
AKA : Production Index