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Ifo: Fewer German Companies Plan Price Hikes in July

The number of German businesses planning to raise their prices declined in July, though future price actions are expected to be "heavily influenced" by developments in the Middle East war, the ifo Institute said Thursday.Month over month, the ifo price expectations indicator decreased to 21.6 points from June's 26.1 points.By sector, price pressures eased in almost all sectors, including energy-intensive businesses and non-energy-intensive firms. However, ifo researcher Tiphaine Wibault noted that companies surveyed after July 10 reported higher price expectations than those who responded before the reignited conflict in the Gulf.

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Italian Quarterly GDP Up in 0.2% in Q2, Flash Data Shows

Italy's quarterly gross domestic product growth stood at 0.2% in the second quarter after a 0.3% rise in the prior three-month period, preliminary data from statistics agency Istat showed Thursday.The consensus estimate for the month pointed to a 0.1% uptick.On a yearly basis, the Italian economy expanded 1% in the quarter, against the 0.8% gain earlier and the expected 0.7% increase.

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German Quarterly GDP Up 0.2% in Q2, Flash Data Shows

Germany's quarterly gross domestic product rose 0.2% in the second quarter, after a revised 0.4% gain in the prior three-month period, provisional data from the Federal Statistical Office showed Thursday.The consensus estimate for the month was a 0.1% uptick.On a yearly basis, the German economy expanded by 0.9% during the quarter, against the expected 0.6% growth.

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Spanish Annual Inflation Rate Rises to 3.5% in July, Flash Data Shows

Spain's annual inflation accelerated to 3.5% in July from 3.2% in June, according to provisional data from the National Statistics Institute published Thursday.The reading is above the consensus estimate of 3.2% on Investing.com.On a monthly basis, consumer prices in Spain were up 0.2%, as expected, and against the previous 0.6% gain.The Spanish annual harmonized inflation rate came in at 3.8%, higher than the previous 3.6% and the market forecast of 3.7%. Month over month, harmonized consumer prices declined 0.1%, compared with the 0.6% rise earlier and the expected 0.2% decrease.Meanwhile, the country's annual core inflation rate edged up to 3% from 2.9%.

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Spain's Quarterly GDP Growth Accelerates to 0.7% in Q2, Flash Data Shows

Spain's quarterly gross domestic product growth accelerated to 0.7% in the second quarter, from 0.6% in the prior three-month period, preliminary data from the National Statistics Institute showed Thursday.The consensus estimate for the period was a 0.6% gain.Annually, the Spanish economy grew 2.7%, consistent with the prior reading and against market expectations of a 2.5% rise.

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French Flash Quarterly GDP Up 0.2% in Q2

France's quarterly gross domestic product edged up 0.2% in the second quarter, following a 0.1% decline in the prior three-month period, provisional data from Insee showed Thursday.The reading aligned with market expectations.On a yearly basis, the French economy grew 0.7%, against the revised 0.8% increase earlier and the expected 0.8% gain.

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French Monthly Household Consumption Rises 0.4% in June

France's monthly household consumption increased 0.4% in June, following a revised 0.3% gain in the prior month, according to data from statistics agency Insee published Thursday.Analysts expected a 0.1% drop for the month.

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International

Persian Gulf Outlook, Earnings Season Churn European Bourses Midday

European bourses tracked modestly lower midday Wednesday as traders weighed Persian Gulf turmoil, the unfolding earnings season and higher global crude prices.Oil stocks led gains on continental trading floors, while bank and property shares lagged. Tech equities were steady.Bucking trends, the resource-heavy FTSE 100 rose 0.3% at midday, striking an all-time high. Shares of oil giant Shell were up 1.6%, while BP gained 2.5%.Investors also eyed Wall Street futures in the green, but lower closes overnight on Asian exchanges on semiconductor- and AI-sector retreats.Front-month North Sea Brent crude-oil futures were up 4.5% to $85.77 a barrel in midday trades.Standard Chartered shares traded up 2.4% mid-session in London after the financial house reported strong Q2 financials, announcing a dividend boost and a $1 billion share buyback program.In economic news, higher oil prices, and thus higher inflation, may compel the European Central Bank (ECB) to raise interest rates, ECB Governing Council member Christodoulos Patsalides told Econostream Media.The pan-continental Stoxx Europe 600 Index was off 0.2% mid-session.The Stoxx Europe 600 Technology Index was flat, and the Stoxx 600 Banks Index lost 0.7%.The Stoxx Europe 600 Oil and Gas Index rose 1.8%, while the Stoxx 600 Europe Food and Beverage Index declined 1.1%.The REITE, a European REIT index, fell 0.7%.On the national market indexes, Germany's DAX was up 0.1%, the CAC 40 in Paris was down 0.5%, and Spain's IBEX 35 eased 1.4%.The yield on benchmark 10-year German bonds was higher, near 3.14%.The Euro Stoxx 50 volatility index was up 2.1% at 18.30, 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 Industrial Sales Up 0.6% in May

Italy's industrial turnover rose 0.6% month over month in May, after a revised 0.2% decline in April, according to data from statistics agency Istat published Wednesday.On a yearly basis, industrial sales were 5.3% higher, against the revised 2.7% gain earlier.

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Ifo: Pace of German Job Cuts 'Somewhat' Eases in July

German layoff plans "somewhat" slowed in July, but a labor market turnaround still requires "even greater economic momentum," the ifo Institute said Wednesday.The ifo Employment Barometer edged up to 93 points from June's 92.2 points.Most sectors in Germany continue to cut positions or keep headcount steady, particularly in manufacturing, trade and hospitality. The few segments adding jobs are legal and tax services as well as data processing and electronics producers.

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German Annual Import Prices Up 6.1% in June

Germany's import prices gained 6.1% year over year in June, after a 6.8% increase in the previous month, the country's Federal Statistical Office said Wednesday.The consensus estimate for the month was a 6% rise.On a monthly basis, German import prices were 0.7% lower, matching expectations.

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International

Earnings, Easing Oil Lift European Bourses Midday

European bourses tracked moderately higher midday Tuesday as traders weighed earnings reports, and easing oil prices.Food stocks led gains on continental trading floors, while tech and oil shares lagged.Unilever shares gained 7.7% mid-session after the London-based consumer products giant topped Q2 sales outlooks.Front-month North Sea Brent crude-oil futures were down 2.1% at $84.08 a barrel, on reports of possible IRGC-Washington ceasefire negotiations.Investors also eyed Wall Street futures flashing red, and sharply lower closes overnight on Asian exchanges, as semiconductor shares slumped.In economic news, Germany's Q2 industrial activity proved "surprisingly" robust given Persian Gulf turmoils, and, assisted by exports, the national economy is growing, the Bundesbank reported in its monthly bulletin.The pan-continental Stoxx Europe 600 Index was up 0.2% mid-session.The Stoxx Europe 600 Technology Index was down 0.7%, and the Stoxx 600 Banks Index lost 0.2%.The Stoxx Europe 600 Oil and Gas Index eased 1%, while the Stoxx 600 Europe Food and Beverage Index inclined 1.9%.The REITE, a European REIT index, rose 0.1%.On the national market indexes, Germany's DAX was up 0.2%, and the FTSE 100 in London gained 0.5%. The CAC 40 in Paris was up 0.2%, and Spain's IBEX 35 lifted 0.1%.Yields on benchmark 10-year German bonds were lower, near 3.12%.Front-month North Sea Brent crude-oil futures were down 2.1% at $84.08 a barrel.The Euro Stoxx 50 volatility index was up 3.2% at 18.64, 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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French Jobseekers, Unemployment Claims Rise in June

The number of unemployed individuals in France climbed to 3,121,500 in June from 3,115,600 in May, according to government data published Tuesday.Meanwhile, initial jobless claims rose by 5,900, against the 15,500 increase in the previous month.

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Spanish Jobless Rate Falls to 9.87% in Q2

Spain's unemployment rate dropped to 9.87% in the second quarter from 10.83% in the prior three-month period, the National Statistics Institute said Tuesday.Analysts expected the jobless rate to be 10.1% during the quarter.

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Spanish Monthly Retail Sales Rise 0.3% in June

Spain's seasonally and calendar-adjusted retail sales gained 0.3% month over month in June, after the 0.6% uptick in the previous month, the National Statistics Institute said Tuesday.On a yearly basis, retail sales were 0.5% higher, compared with the 1.3% growth earlier.

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French Household Confidence Improves in July

France's household confidence indicator rose to 86 points in July from 84 points in June, according to data from the national statistics agency Insee published Tuesday.Analysts expected 85 points for the month.The indicator remains below the long-term average of 100 points.

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Ifo: German Export Outlook Ticks Up in July

Export expectations in Germany marginally improved in July, even as the industry continues to struggle with gaining momentum, the ifo Institute said Tuesday.The ifo export expectations edged up to -3.3 points in July, from -3.6 points in June, with electrical equipment, beverage, mechanical engineering, and food manufacturers anticipating international sales growth.Conversely, metal, electronic, and optical manufacturers expect exports to decline, while the automotive industry remains in negative territory despite a rise in export expectations.

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Euro Area's Household Real Consumption, Income per Capita Flat in Q1

The eurozone's household real consumption per capita was flat in the first quarter of 2026, following a 0.5% increase in the previous quarter, Eurostat said Monday.Meanwhile, household real income per capita also came in flat, compared with the 0.2% growth in the prior quarter.

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Easing Oil Prices Strengthen European Bourses Midday

European bourses tracked higher midday Monday as traders weighed easing oil prices, waded back into tech issues, and monitored the latest lull in Persian Gulf hostilities.Bank stocks also led gains on continental trading floors, while oil shares lagged.Investors additionally eyed Wall Street futures flashing green, and higher closes overnight on Asian exchanges.Front-month North Sea Brent crude-oil futures were down 6.3% at $85.90 a barrel in midday trades.In economic news, the European Central Bank's July rate decision to hold steady was correct, but in September a rate boost is likely in order, Governing Council member and National Bank of Slovakia (NBS) Governor Peter Kazimir said on Monday, in a statement issued by NBS.The pan-continental Stoxx Europe 600 Index was up 0.9% mid-session.The Stoxx Europe 600 Technology Index was up 2.3%, and the Stoxx 600 Banks Index gained 1.5%.The Stoxx Europe 600 Oil and Gas Index eased 2.1%, while the Stoxx 600 Europe Food and Beverage Index declined 0.4%.The REITE, a European REIT index, rose 0.1%.On the national market indexes, Germany's DAX was up 1.7%, and the FTSE 100 in London gained 0.7%. The CAC 40 in Paris was up 1%, and Spain's IBEX 35 lifted 1.6%.Yields on benchmark 10-year German bonds were lower, near 3.13%.The Euro Stoxx 50 volatility index was down 5.3% at 17.11, 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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German Ifo Business Climate Improves in July

Germany's business climate index edged up to 86.6 points in July from the revised 85.7 points in June, according to data from the ifo Institute published Monday.Analysts expected 86.1 points for the month.Meanwhile, the current situation index stood at 86.5 points, against the prior 87 points.The expectations indicator rose to 86.7 points from the revised 84.3 points earlier.

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