The preliminary German inflation rate for September is 1.6%, lower than August's 1.9% and below analyst expectations. Energy costs fell significantly, while food prices rose slightly. The core inflation rate is at 2.7%. Analysts express concern over the German economy's stagnation, with warnings from ING about a lack of improvement and increasing insolvencies. However, the Deutsche Bundesbank remains optimistic about future GDP growth. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)