German production declined again


German industrial production fell again in September as evidence increased that weaker economies in China and elsewhere are taking a toll. The Federal Statistical Office said Friday production dropped 1.1 percent in September, adjusted for seasonal and calendar factors. The office, however, revised August's drop to 0.6 percent over July, half the 1.2 percent decline initially reported. Factory orders in September were down 1.7 percent according to a report Thursday, suggesting production would remain sluggish.