Seasonally adjusted retail trade volume fell by 0.6% in the euro area in July 2026 compared with June, according to the 4 September release. The EU decline was 0.4%.
Calendar-adjusted volume rose by 0.6% in the euro area and 1.0% in the EU over the annual comparison. These first estimates measure sales volume, rather than growth in monetary turnover.
Investment commitments reported at end-June were 141 percent higher than in 2021. Oman also outlined port cargo, refinery capacity and dry-dock activity.
The platform will focus on the Qatar Investment Authority’s local portfolio. The government also outlined five-year expectations for US$38.5 billion in infrastructure projects and US$22.5 billion in private investment.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar4 min read
Total value rose 13.1 percent in the first half of 2026, while non-oil exports increased 23.9 percent. The figures also show a higher export share within total trade.
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