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Final PMI: German Private Sector Rebounds in July

Germany's private sector returned to expansion in July for the first time since March, supported by a marked increase in manufacturing output, S&P Global said Wednesday.The final S&P Global Germany Composite PMI Output Index ticked up to 51.3 in July from 49.5 in June and the flash estimate of 51.2.For the service sector, the final PMI clocked in at 49.8, higher than the initial estimate of 49.6 and the previous month's 48.6. The reading was just below the neutral 50-point mark, signaling contraction in business activity.

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S&P: Eurozone Final PMI Hits Eight-month High in July

The euro area's private sector continued to expand in July, as the service sector returned to growth amid a renewed rise in output and new orders, according to final data from S&P Global published Wednesday.The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Flash Eurozone Composite PMI Output Index rose to an eight-month high of 52 in July, compared with the previous 50 and the flash estimate of 51.9.Meanwhile, the services PMI came in at 51.7, against the prior 49.4 and the initial reading of 51.6.

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Final PMI: French Private Sector Nears Stabilization in July

France's private sector activity neared stabilization in July 2026, amid the first rise in new orders for the service sector since November 2025, data from S&P Global showed Wednesday.The S&P Global France Composite PMI Output Index rose to 49.4 from 47.2 in June, below the flash estimate of 49.6.Meanwhile, the services PMI came in at 49.6, compared with the previous 46.8 and the preliminary reading of 49.8.

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S&P: Italian Private Sector Activity Hits Eight-month High in July

Italy's private sector expansion continued in July as new business rose at the fastest rate year-to-date thanks to an uptrend in the service sector, S&P Global said Wednesday.The S&P Global Italy Composite PMI Output Index stood at an eight-month high of 52.5 in July, up from 50.8 in June.On the services side, the PMI was 52.5, compared with the previous 50.2 and the expected 51.

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Spanish Private Sector Growth Hits 19-month High in July

Spain's private sector activity continued to expand in July 2026, reflecting the "best growth" in service sector output since March 2023 despite a marginal decline in manufacturing production.The S&P Global Spain Composite PMI Output Index rose to a 19-month high of 56.5 from 53.3 in June, S&P Global said Wednesday.For the service sector, the PMI came in at 58.3, against the previous 54.2 and the consensus estimate of 54.9.

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Ifo: German Automotive Industry's Business Expectations Pick Up in July

Automotive industry players in Germany were significantly more upbeat about their prospects in July than in June, data from the ifo Institute showed Wednesday.Specifically, the Business Climate Index improved to -15.6 points from -21.6, while the business situation indicator rose to -0.1 points from a low of -30.7.

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French Monthly Industrial Production Inches Up 0.1% in June

France's industrial production was up 0.1% month over month in June, following a 0.1% decrease in the previous month, statistics agency Insee said Wednesday.Analysts expected a 0.3% uptick for the month.On a yearly basis, the index was down 0.1%.

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Earnings Results, Steady Oil Prices Lift European Bourses Midday

European bourses tracked moderately higher midday Tuesday as traders weighed a generally solid earnings season and awaited developments in the Persian Gulf.Tech and oil stocks led gains on continental trading floors, while food and bank shares lagged.Shares in Bayer traded up 4.6% midday after the German drug-and-chemical giant reported Q2 earnings and revenue above outlooks.Front-month North Sea Brent crude oil futures were largely steady at $83.85 a barrel.Investors also eyed Wall Street futures in the green, but choppy closes overnight on Asian exchanges.In economic news, retail sales in Italy decreased by 0.1% in June from May, reported the National Statistics Institute. On the year, the nation's retail sales index rose in value by 3.1% in June, and by 1.9% in volume.The pan-continental Stoxx Europe 600 Index was up 0.6% mid-session.The Stoxx Europe 600 Technology Index was up 1.9%, but the Stoxx 600 Banks Index lost 0.1%.The Stoxx Europe 600 Oil and Gas Index rose 0.7%, while the Stoxx 600 Europe Food and Beverage Index declined 0.4%.The REITE, a European REIT index, rose 0.4%.On the national market indexes, Germany's DAX was up 0.7%, and the FTSE 100 in London gained 0.4%. The CAC 40 in Paris was up 0.1%, and Spain's IBEX 35 was flat.Yields on benchmark 10-year German bonds were lower, near 3.15%.The Euro Stoxx 50 volatility index was down 1.9% at 15.76, indicating below-average volatility for European stock markets in the next 30 days, a positive signal. A reading above 20 indicates choppier markets ahead, while below 20 suggests calmer exchanges.

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Italian Monthly Retail Sales Down 0.1% in June

Italy's seasonally adjusted retail sales ticked down 0.1% in June, after a 0.2% increase in May, according to data from statistics agency Istat published Tuesday.Analysts expected a 0.3% rise for the month.On a yearly basis, retail sales were 3.1% higher, against the 2.2% gain earlier.

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Spanish Unemployment Numbers Increase in July

The number of individuals registered as unemployed in Spain rose by 19,517 in July, after a decrease of 28,739 in June, according to government data published Tuesday.Analysts expected a decrease of 18,400 in unemployment levels for the month.

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Easing Crude Prices, Middle East Outlook Lift European Bourses Midday

European bourses tracked moderately higher midday Monday as traders waded back into tech issues, weighed lower oil prices, and monitored reports of a possible Persian Gulf peace deal.President Donald Trump, over the weekend, suspended plans for military strikes on Iran and said that reopening the Strait of Hormuz may be on the table.Front-month North Sea Brent crude oil futures were down 5% at $83.50 a barrel, in midday action.Bank and tech stocks led gains on continental trading floors, while oil shares lagged.Investors also eyed Wall Street futures in the green, but mixed closes overnight on Asian exchanges.In economic news, Switzerland's consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.4% on the year in July, easing from the 0.5% rate logged in June, reported the Federal Statistical Office.The pan-continental Stoxx Europe 600 Index was up 0.4% mid-session.The Stoxx Europe 600 Technology Index was up 1.1%, and the Stoxx 600 Banks Index gained 1.2%.The Stoxx Europe 600 Oil and Gas Index eased 1.3%, while the Stoxx 600 Europe Food and Beverage Index inclined 0.4%.The REITE, a European REIT index, rose 0.4%.On the national market indexes, Germany's DAX was up 1.4%, and the FTSE 100 in London gained 0.1%. The CAC 40 in Paris was up 1.2%, and Spain's IBEX 35 lifted 0.8%.Yields on benchmark 10-year German bonds were lower, near 3.15%.The Euro Stoxx 50 volatility index was down 2.2% at 16.83, indicating below-average volatility for European stock markets in the next 30 days, a positive signal. A reading above 20 indicates choppier markets ahead, while below 20 suggests calmer exchanges.

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ECB: Consumer Spending Slowdown in Euro Area Due to Increased Uncertainty from Middle East War

Reduced consumer spending among households in the euro area can be largely attributed to increased uncertainty due to the Middle East War rather than inflation, according to a European Central Bank economic bulletin published Monday."Overall, the weakening in nominal consumption appears to have been driven largely by households that are not budget constrained but are choosing to delay spending in response to heightened uncertainty," according to the ECB researchers.The eurozone's consumer confidence index deteriorated after the war began, falling by 12 points cumulatively between February and April, and consumption momentum "softened materially."The slowdown in consumption was mainly driven by weaker growth in discretionary spending categories, whereas nominal spending on energy rose on the back of higher transport costs. Meanwhile, expenditure on housing and food, among other necessities, remained resilient, with higher-income households making more adjustments to their spending than those with lower income.

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European Commission OKs PSPIB, Jera Nex bp's Joint Ownership of Formosa 2

The European Commission said Monday it cleared the acquisition of joint control of Taiwan's Formosa 2 International Investment by Canada-based Public Sector Pension Investment Board, or PSPIB, and the UK's Jera Nex bp.The deal is not expected to raise competition concerns due to its limited impact on the European Economic Area.Formosa 2 is 51/49 owned by Synera Renewable Energy Group and Jera Nex bp, according to its website. Meanwhile, Jera Nex bp is a 50/50 owned venture between Japanese power generation company Jera and British energy giant BP (BP.L).

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Final PMI: Eurozone Manufacturing Activity Hits Three-month High in July

The eurozone's manufacturing activity picked up in July, supported by backlog completions amid higher sales and new business intakes, according to final data from S&P Global published Monday.The S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI rose to a three-month high of 51.9 in July, compared with the previous 51.4 and the flash estimate of 52.

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Germany's Manufacturing Growth Ticks Up in July, Final PMI Data Shows

Germany's manufacturing sector expansion continued for the sixth straight month in July as overseas demand caused output to increase at the fastest pace in nearly 4.5 years, while cost pressures softened, S&P Global said Monday.The final headline S&P Global Germany Manufacturing PMI came in at 52.2, in line with the flash estimate and up from the previous month's 50.3. The latest reading was the joint-highest since May 2022.

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Final PMI: French Manufacturing Activity Contracts in July

France's manufacturing sector activity slipped back into contraction territory in July, as declines in output and new orders picked up, S&P Global data showed Monday.The final S&P Global France Manufacturing PMI fell to 49.8 from 51.2 in June, against the flash estimate of 50.

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PMI: Italian Manufacturing Sector Growth Slows in July Amid Subdued Demand

Italy's manufacturing growth eased in July as reduced demand led to the first decline in new orders in three months, S&P Global said Monday.The S&P Global Italy Manufacturing PMI fell to 51.3 from 52.2 in June, below the consensus estimate of 52.5. The latest reading represented a marginal increase in operating conditions, underpinned by sustained output expansion.

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PMI: Spanish Manufacturing Activity Remains Muted in July

Operating conditions in Spain's manufacturing sector marginally improved in July as inflation eased, while output, new orders and employment fell, S&P Global said Monday.The seasonally adjusted S&P Spain Manufacturing PMI weighed in at 50.2, just above the 50-point neutral mark, compared with 49.7 in June and the consensus estimate of 50.5.

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Ifo: German Retail Sentiment Brightens Slightly Amid Ongoing Uncertainty

The business climate in Germany's retail sector showed modest improvement in July, though persistent uncertainty from the Iran conflict and fears of rising prices continue to weigh on the industry's outlook, the ifo Institute said Monday.The ifo business climate index for the sector rose to -28.7 points in July from -32.4 points in June as retailers viewed current business conditions less pessimistically and grew somewhat more optimistic about the outlook, though expectations remained "predominantly pessimistic."According to surveyed retailers, 54% perceive demand for the month as "insufficient." For the second quarter, 48.2% of brick-and-mortar retailers reported lower-than-usual customer numbers, while only 25.6% of online sellers reported fewer clicks than usual.

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German Monthly Retail Sales Fall 1.1% in June

Germany's retail sales fell 1.1% month over month in real terms in June, following the revised 1.2% gain in May, according to data from the Federal Statistical Office published Monday.Analysts expected a 0.4% decline in sales for the month.On a yearly basis, Germany's retail sales were 0.2% lower, compared with the revised 2.1% rise earlier.

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