Germany's Federal Employment Agency said on Friday seasonally adjusted unemployment rose by 4,000 in August to 2.996 million, versus a market-expected increase of 5,000. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.4%. Not seasonally adjusted unemployment stayed above 3.0 million for a second month. Agency head Andrea Nahles said: "Even in August, beyond the usual seasonal changes, the labour market showed almost no vitality. This continues the weakness seen in recent months

Germany's Federal Employment Agency said on Friday seasonally adjusted unemployment rose by 4,000 in August to 2.996 million, versus a market-expected increase of 5,000. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.4%. Not seasonally adjusted unemployment stayed above 3.0 million for a second month. Agency head Andrea Nahles said: "Even in August, beyond the usual seasonal changes, the labour market showed almost no vitality. This continues the weakness seen in recent months."