-- Germany's calendar and seasonally adjusted trade surplus came in at 14.3 billion euros in March, down from the revised 19.6 billion euros in February, according to data from the country's Federal Statistical Office published Friday.
Analysts expected a trade surplus of 17.8 billion euros for the month, according to Investing.com data.
Exports edged up 0.5% month over month, compared with the 3.6% increase a month ago and the expected 1.7% decrease. Monthly imports were 5.1% higher, against the revised 4.9% growth earlier and the market forecast of 0.8% rise.