(ANSA) - BELGRADE, SEP 23 - German PMI confidence exceeded expectations in September. The composite index increased from 50.5 to 52.4, exceeding the 50.5 forecast. The manufacturing index fell from 49.8 to 48.5, versus a forecast of 50.0. The services index increased from 49.3 to 52.5, exceeding the 49.5 forecast. (ANSA).