Germany's Economy Ministry: Halt in economic expansion in Q3 is only temporary

Germany's Economy Ministry is out with a statement on the earlier Q3 GDP report, with the key headlines found below.

Economic upturn disrupted due to the car industry's emissions problem.

Says that shaved up to 0.4% off Q3 GDP.

Problems are only temporary and these "special effects" have dissipated.

Indicators for manufacturing, trade environment and overall economy underlines expansion will continue in Q4.