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French Flash Annual Inflation Rate Rises to 2.2% in April

France's annual inflation grew to 2.2% in April, from 1.7% in the previous month, provisional data from statistics agency Insee showed Thursday.The reading is higher than the consensus estimate of 2%.On a monthly basis, consumer prices were 1% higher, consistent with the prior month and against the expected 0.9% gain.The flash annual harmonized inflation rate came in at 2.5%, against the previous month's 2% and the market forecast of 2.3%. Month over month, harmonized consumer prices gained 1.2%, against the previous 1.1% increase and the expected 0.9% growth.

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Destatis: German Jobless Rate Increases in March

Germany's unemployment rate was 4.2% in March, up from 3.7% in the previous year, the country's Federal Statistical Office said Thursday.As of March, nearly 1.8 million individuals were jobless in Germany.Adjusted for seasonal and irregular effects, the unemployment rate was unchanged month over month at 4%.

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German Annual Import Prices Up 2.3% in March

Germany's import prices gained 2.3% year over year in March 2026, after a 2.3% decline in the previous month, the country's Federal Statistical Office said Thursday.The reading, which surpassed the consensus estimate of a 1.6% increase, marks the largest annual increase since February 2025.On a monthly basis, German import prices were 3.6% higher, compared with the expected 3% jump.

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German Monthly Retail Sales Fall 2% in March

Germany's retail sales dropped 2% month over month in real terms in March, following a revised 0.3% decline in February, according to data from the Federal Statistical Office published Thursday.Analysts expected 0.3% decrease for the month, according to Investing.com data.On a yearly basis, Germany's retail sales were 2% lower, compared with the revised 0.9% gain earlier and the consensus estimate of 0.5% growth.

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French Monthly Household Consumption Rises 0.7% in March

France's monthly household consumption increased 0.7% in March, following a 1.4% decline in the prior month, according to data from statistics agency Insee published Thursday.The reading matched the consensus estimate for the month.

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French Flash Quarterly GDP Flatlines in Q1

France's quarterly gross domestic product stagnated in the first quarter, following a 0.2% rise in the prior three-month period, provisional data from Insee showed Thursday.Analysts expected the French economy to expand 0.2% in the March quarter.On a yearly basis, the GDP grew 1.1%, against the revised 1.3% expansion earlier.

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Ifo Indicator for German Companies Planning Price Increases Surge in April Amid Middle East Conflict

The number of German companies planning to pass on rising energy costs to customers rose to a more than three-year high in April over the Iran war's impact on prices, the ifo Institute said Wednesday.Month over month, the indicator for price expectations rose to 31.6 points from 25.5, representing the highest level since the first month of 2023. The indicator tracks the percentage of companies that plan to hike prices on balance.Sector-wise, price expectations from manufacturing, energy-intensive companies, chemicals and consumer-related all surged, while that for energy-intensive companies also increased, albeit at a slower rate.

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German Flash Annual Inflation Rises to 2.9% in April

Germany's annual inflation rate rose to 2.9% in April from 2.7% in March, according to provisional data from the country's Federal Statistical Office published Wednesday.The latest reading is below the consensus estimate of 3%.On a monthly basis, consumer prices were 0.6% higher, against the previous 1.1% increase and the expected 0.7% rise.The annual harmonized inflation rate was 2.9%, compared with the prior 2.8% and the market forecast of 3.1%. Meanwhile, harmonized consumer prices were up 0.5% month over month, against the previous reading of a 1.2% gain and the expected 0.8% rise.

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Oil Outlook Damps European Bourses Midday

European bourses tracked moderately lower midday Wednesday as traders weighed still-rising oil prices amid an apparent stalemate regarding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.Front-month North Sea Brent crude-oil futures were up 2.9% at $107.47 a barrel.Oil and tech stocks led gains on continental trading floors, while food and property shares lagged.UBS shares were up 5.4% midday after the company reported higher Q1 earnings and revenue.Investors also eyed Wall Street futures inching into the green amid uneven gains overnight on Asian exchanges.In economic news, the consumer confidence for the euro area declined to a negative 20.6 in April from a negative 16.4 in March, the European Commission reported. In the broader European Union, the index dropped to negative 19.4 from negative 15.4.The pan-continental Stoxx Europe 600 Index was off 0.3% mid-session.The Stoxx Europe 600 Technology Index was up 0.7%, and the Stoxx 600 Banks Index was flat.The Stoxx Europe 600 Oil and Gas Index advanced 0.7%, while the Stoxx 600 Europe Food and Beverage Index declined 0.7%.The REITE, a European REIT index, fell 1.2%.On the national market indexes, Germany's DAX was down 0.2%, and the FTSE 100 in London lost 0.8%. The CAC 40 in Paris was down 0.6%, and Spain's IBEX 35 eased 0.6%.Yields on benchmark 10-year German bonds were higher, near 3.07%.The Euro Stoxx 50 volatility index was down 0.6% at 23.62, indicating above-average volatility for European stock markets in the next 30 days, a negative signal. A reading above 20 indicates choppier markets ahead, while below 20 suggests calmer exchanges.

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Ifo: German Employment Barometer Deteriorates in April

More German businesses are planning layoffs instead of additions to their staff in April owing to geopolitical uncertainty, ifo Institute said Wednesday.The ifo employment barometer dropped monthly to 91.3 points from 93.4 points, the lowest level since May 2020.Hardly any industry sector remains unaffected by job cuts, the institute said, noting that wholesale and retail companies are also downsizing. Meanwhile, the indicator for service businesses plunged to its lowest level since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Euro Area Economic Sentiment Down in April; Consumer Confidence Falls

Economic sentiment in the euro area declined in April, with the indicator down to 93 points from a revised 96.2 points a month ago, according to European Commission data published Wednesday.The latest reading is below the consensus estimate of 95.2 points.Meanwhile, the consumer confidence index was confirmed at -20.6 points, in line with the flash estimate, against the previous -16.4 points.

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Italian Business Confidence Falls in April; Consumer Sentiment Down

Italy's business confidence index fell to 95.2 points in April from 97.3 points in March, according to data from statistics agency Istat published Wednesday.For the manufacturing sector, the confidence index declined to 87.9 points in April from the revised 88.7 points previously. The consensus estimate stood at 88 points.Meanwhile, Italian consumer confidence was 90.8 points, against the prior 92.6 points and the expected 91.2 points.

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Euro Area Loans to Companies Rise in March; Household Lending Growth Stable

The euro area's adjusted loans to nonfinancial corporations increased 3.2% year over year in March, following a revised 3% rise a month ago, according to data from the European Central Bank published Wednesday.Meanwhile, the growth rate for adjusted loans to households came in at 3%, in line with the previous month and against the expected 3.1%.

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Eurozone's Annual M3 Money Supply Up 3.2% in March

The euro area's M3 money supply rose 3.2% year over year in March, following a 3% increase in February, the European Central Bank said Wednesday.Analysts expected 3.1% growth for the month.

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Spanish Annual Inflation Rate Drops to 3.2% in April, Flash Data Shows

Spain's annual inflation softened to 3.2% in April from 3.4% in March, according to provisional data from the National Statistics Institute published Wednesday.Analysts expected inflation to remain stable at 3.4%.On a monthly basis, consumer prices in Spain were up 0.4%, against the previous 1.2% jump and the expected 0.6% rise.The Spanish annual harmonized inflation rate came in at 3.5%, as expected, higher than the previous 3.4%. Month over month, harmonized consumer prices grew 0.7%, compared with the 1.7% growth earlier and the expected 0.6% increase.Meanwhile, the country's annual core inflation rate eased to 2.8% from 2.9%.

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Corporate Earnings Nudge European Bourses Higher Midday

European bourses tracked modestly higher midday Tuesday as traders monitored the corporate earnings season and weighed news reports regarding the still-closed Strait of Hormuz.Oil and bank stocks led gains on continental trading floors, while property shares lagged.BP stock was up 3% midday after the company reported higher Q1 underlying replacement cost profit and sales.Investors also eyed Wall Street futures in the red amid mostly lower closes overnight on Asian exchanges.In economic news, continental consumers in March expected inflation in the next 12 months to log at 4%, up from the 2.5% rate in February, the European Central Bank reported.The pan-continental Stoxx Europe 600 Index was up 0.1% mid-session.The Stoxx Europe 600 Technology Index was down 0.8%, while the Stoxx 600 Banks Index advanced 1.3%.The Stoxx Europe 600 Oil and Gas Index rose 1.6%, while the Stoxx 600 Europe Food and Beverage Index edged 0.8% higher.The REITE, a European REIT index, declined 0.7%.On the national market indexes, Germany's DAX was up 0.2%, and the FTSE 100 in London gained 0.3%. The CAC 40 in Paris was up 0.3%, and Spain's IBEX 35 lifted 1%.Yields on benchmark 10-year German bonds were higher, near 3.07%.Front-month North Sea Brent crude-oil futures were up 3.1% at $104.83 a barrel.The Euro Stoxx 50 volatility index was down 1% at 23.72, still indicating above-average volatility for European stock markets in the next 30 days, a negative signal. A reading above 20 indicates choppier markets ahead, while below 20 suggests calmer exchanges.

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French Jobseekers, Unemployment Claims Rise in March

The number of unemployed individuals in France climbed to 3,109,100 in March from the revised 3,073,500 in February, according to government data published Tuesday.Meanwhile, initial jobless claims rose by 35,600, against the revised 8,500 decrease in the previous month.

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Italy's Monthly Industrial Producer Prices Rise 4.4% in March

Italy's industrial producer prices rose 4.4% month over month in March, following a 0.4% decline in February, data from statistics agency Istat showed Tuesday.On a yearly basis, the index was up 4.2%, compared with the 2.7% drop earlier.

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ECB: Eurozone Banks Tighten Credit Requirements for Companies, Housing, Consumer Loans in Q1

Banks in the euro area tightened their credit standards for enterprises, mortgages and consumer loans in the first quarter, the European Central Bank said Tuesday.The ECB's April bank lending survey showed that demand for loans from companies slightly decreased amid lower demand for fixed investment. On the housing loans side, demand remained unchanged in net terms on the back of weaker consumer confidence and developments in interest rates.Meanwhile, consumer credit demand "strongly" declined, reflecting lower consumer confidence and spending on durables.Looking ahead, banks expect credit conditions to further tighten for companies, housing loans and consumer credit in the second quarter amid geopolitical tensions, energy developments and higher funding costs.

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Eurozone Consumer Inflation Expectations Up in March

The median rate of perceived inflation by euro area consumers for the year ahead increased month over month in March, according to a European Central Bank survey published Tuesday.The latest monthly ECB Consumer Expectations Survey showed that median expectations for inflation in the next 12 months rose to 4% in March from 2.5% in February. The estimate for the next three years also increased to 3%, while the expectation for five years ahead ticked up to 2.4%.Meanwhile, the uncertainty about inflation expectations for the next 12 months increased.The ECB continued to see lower inflation expectations among younger survey respondents aged between 18 and 34 years, compared with those aged 35 to 54 and 55 to 70.

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