Economy
EU total market production falls 0.1% in June
The composite indicator combines industry, construction, services and trade volume.
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Economy
Three categories account for 46% of EU household spending
Eurostat’s September assessment examines the distribution of January 2026 consumption expenditure.
Economy
EU productivity per employed person rises 0.9% annually
Output per hour worked increased by 0.8% in the second quarter.
Economy
Euro-area inflation rises to 3.2% in August as energy prices accelerate
The annual rate increased from 2.9% in July, with services and energy making the largest contributions.
Economy
Euro area goods trade records a EUR 14.2 billion July surplus
Eurostat’s first estimates put exports at EUR 276.0 billion and imports at EUR 261.8 billion.
Economy
Euro area economy grows 0.6% in the second quarter
Eurostat estimates quarterly growth of 0.7% across the EU.
Economy
Euro area industrial producer prices rise 1.6% in July
Eurostat’s first estimates show energy prices rising by 5.6% month-on-month.
Economy
Euro area house prices rise 4% annually in the second quarter
The EU recorded a 4.7% annual increase and a 1.2% quarterly rise.
Economy
OECD projects global growth of 2.9% in 2026 and 3% in 2027
Energy-shock and uncertainty risks persist, with separate forecasts for the United States, euro area and China.
Economy
OECD: G20 economies grew 0.7% in the second quarter
Aggregate growth slowed from the previous quarter, while country-level results varied.
Economy
Türkiye economic confidence rises 0.7% to 101.3 in September
Consumer and retail readings improved while construction sentiment eased, leaving the composite above the 100 threshold.
Economy
Türkiye retail confidence rises in September as construction sentiment slips
Seasonally adjusted indicators improved in retail, held steady in services and edged lower in construction.