FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Preliminary German PMI Manufacturing decreased to 45.7 points in October, from 47.4 points in September, according to data released today by Markit. The result is against expectations of a rise to 48 points.

PMI Services declined to 49.3 points in October, following a 49.7 point reading the previous month and against expectations of growing to 50 points.