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Eurozone's Flash Annual Inflation Rate Rises to 3.3% in August

Annual inflation in the euro area increased to 3.3% in August from 2.9% in July, according to Eurostat flash estimates released Tuesday.The latest reading is in line with the consensus estimate.On a monthly basis, consumer prices were 0.4% higher.Excluding energy, food, alcohol and tobacco, the annual inflation rate came in at 2.4%, lower than the previous and expected 2.5%. Month over month, core consumer prices edged up 0.2%.

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Ifo: Price Pressures to Ease as 'Somewhat Fewer' Companies in Germany Plan Increases in August

The number of companies in Germany planning to increase prices was "somewhat fewer" in August, indicating a potential easing in pressures over the next three months, the ifo Institute said Tuesday.The ifo price expectations index fell to 21.2 points from 21.6 in the previous month. Various sectors logged a decline in price expectations, including energy-intensive and non-energy-intensive companies, as well as the trade industry.On the other hand, service providers' price expectations marginally rose during the month.Still, ifo expects inflation to remain elevated in the coming months as the ongoing Middle East conflict fuels high energy prices, with the inflation rate seen at 2.8% in 2026 and 3% in 2027.

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Italian Unemployment Rate Stable in July

Italy's unemployment rate came in at 5.8% in July, stable month over month, provisional data from national statistics agency Istat showed Tuesday.The latest reading is higher than the consensus estimate of 5.6%.

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Final PMI: Eurozone Manufacturing Activity Hits 51-Month High in August

The eurozone's manufacturing activity strengthened in August 2026 as both output and new orders expanded at the fastest pace since early 2022, while inflation softened, according to final data from S&P Global published Tuesday.The S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI rose to a 51-month high of 52.7 in August, compared with the previous 51.9 and the flash estimate of 52.8. The reading was also supported by a rise in purchasing activity growth and business morale.

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International

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

Italy's quarterly gross domestic product edged up 0.2% in the second quarter, after a 0.3% rise in the prior three-month period, final data from statistics agency Istat showed Tuesday.The latest reading is in line with the initial estimate.On a yearly basis, the Italian economy grew 1% in the quarter, matching the initial reading.

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Germany's Manufacturing Growth Speeds Up in August, Final PMI Data Shows

Germany's manufacturing sector expansion accelerated in August as faster growth in new orders drove the strongest increase in output in over 4.5 years, S&P Global said Tuesday.The final headline S&P Global Germany Manufacturing PMI came in at a 51-month high of 54.3, against the flash estimate of 54.1 and the previous month's 52.2.

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International

Final PMI: French Manufacturing Activity Rebounds in August

France's manufacturing sector activity emerged from contraction in August, as output volumes increased for the first time since April, while weak export demand continued to drag down new orders, S&P Global data showed Tuesday.The final S&P Global France Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.1 from 49.8 in July, below the flash estimate of 51.5.

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International

PMI: Italian Manufacturing Sector Falls into Contraction Territory in August

Operating conditions in Italy's manufacturing sector decreased in August for the first time since January as demand weakness led to the fastest decline in new orders in nearly 1.5 years, S&P Global said Tuesday.The S&P Global Italy Manufacturing PMI fell to 49.6 from 51.3 in July, below the consensus estimate of 51.4. While output and stocks of purchases also dropped, a renewed increase in employment stemmed the overall decline of the PMI into contraction territory.

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PMI: Spanish Manufacturing Activity Contracts in August

Operating conditions in Spain's manufacturing sector weakened, with declines in output, new orders, and employment, as rising energy prices drove input cost inflation, S&P Global said Tuesday.The seasonally adjusted S&P Spain Manufacturing PMI dragged down to a five-month low of 49.5, below the 50-point neutral mark, after 50.2 in July and the consensus estimate of 50.3.

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International

German Monthly Retail Sales Fall 3.4% in July

Germany's retail sales declined 3.4% month over month in real terms in July, following the revised flat reading in June, according to data from the Federal Statistical Office published Tuesday.Analysts expected a 0.4% increase in sales for the month.On a yearly basis, Germany's retail sales were 2.5% lower, compared with the revised 0.6% rise earlier.

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German Inflation Ticks Up in August Amid Higher Energy Costs
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German Inflation Ticks Up in August Amid Higher Energy Costs

The annual inflation rate in Germany moved higher in August as the ongoing war in the Middle East further pushed up energy prices, potentially strengthening the case for the European Central Bank to raise its key rates at its September monetary policy meeting.Provisional data published by the country's Federal Statistical Office on Monday showed that German inflation ticked up to 2.9% in August from 2.8% in July, a touch lower than the consensus estimate of 3%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were 0.2% higher, against the previous 0.8% gain and the expected 0.3% rise.Energy prices jumped 10.5% year over year, following an 8.3% increase in the previous month, while the prices of food were 0.1% higher. On the services front, prices rose 2.8%.The annual core inflation rate, which excludes food and energy, held steady at 2.4%.Meanwhile, the harmonized inflation rate edged up on a yearly basis to 2.9% from 2.8%, against the market forecast of 3.1%. Month over month, harmonized consumer prices were up 0.2%, compared with the previous 0.9% increase and the expected 0.3% uptick."Looking ahead, the path of headline inflation remains highly affected by the war in the Middle East and oil prices. The recent swings in oil prices have been another reminder that it's almost impossible to come up with oil price assumptions for any inflation forecast that lasts for more than a few days," ING said in a quick take note, adding that expectations are now higher that the ECB would raise its rates at its upcoming meeting."Even if the ECB doesn't like the term, the second rate hike this year would also fall into the category of 'insurance rate hike', or maybe more to the ECB's liking: a rate hike to strengthen the ECB's credibility and to preempt any possible indirect or even second-round effects from the current energy price shock," the research firm noted. "Whether the ECB will really go beyond a September rate hike is a completely different story."

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International

Germany's Flash Annual Inflation Rises to 2.9% in August

Germany's annual inflation rate edged up to 2.9% in August from 2.8% in July, according to provisional data from the country's Federal Statistical Office published Monday.The latest reading is below the consensus estimate of 3%.On a monthly basis, consumer prices were 0.2% higher, against the previous 0.8% gain and the expected 0.3% rise.The annual harmonized inflation rate stood at 2.9%, compared with the prior 2.8% and the market forecast of 3.1%. Meanwhile, harmonized consumer prices were up 0.2% month over month, against the previous reading of a 0.9% increase and the expected 0.3% rise.

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Asia Markets

Crude Oil Prices, Interest Rates Pressure European Bourses Midday

European bourses tracked moderately lower midday Monday as traders pondered how higher crude oil prices might impact inflation, and thus central-bank interest rates.Bank and oil stocks led gains on continental trading floors, while tech and property shares lagged.Front-month North Sea Brent crude-oil futures were up 5.8% at $91.1 a barrel, in midday trades.Yields on benchmark 10-year German bonds rose to near 3.31%, testing 15-year highs.Investors also eyed muted Wall Street futures, and mixed closes overnight on Asian exchanges.The pan-continental Stoxx Europe 600 Index was off 0.1% mid-session.The Stoxx Europe 600 Technology Index was down 0.6%, but the Stoxx 600 Banks Index gained 0.36%.The Stoxx Europe 600 Oil and Gas Index rose 0.8%, while the Stoxx 600 Europe Food and Beverage Index was up 0.1%.The REITE, a European REIT index, fell 0.3%.On the national market indexes, Germany's DAX was down 0.7%, and the FTSE 100 in London gained 0.3%. The CAC 40 in Paris was up 0.2%, and Spain's IBEX 35 lifted 0.3%.The Euro Stoxx 50 volatility index was up 3.7% at 16.3, 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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International

Spanish Current Account Surplus Climbs in June

Spain's current account surplus increased to 2.41 billion euros in June from 1.84 billion euros in May, according to Bank of Spain data published Monday.For the six months to June, the current account surplus totaled 15.06 billion euros, against 24.05 billion euros a year earlier.

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Asia Markets

Oil, Fed Outlooks Undergird European Bourses Midday

European bourses tracked moderately higher midday Friday as traders awaited pending comments from the US Federal Reserve chief, and weighed easing crude oil prices.Kevin Warsh, Fed chair, is slated to give a 10 am ET presentation at the central bank's annual Jackson Hole symposium in Wyoming, which may provide clues to the bank's leanings.Bank and oil stocks led gains on continental trading floors, while property shares lagged.Investors also eyed muted Wall Street futures, and unevenly higher closes overnight on Asian exchanges.Front-month North Sea Brent crude-oil futures were down 0.6% at $88.02 a barrel, in midday action.In economic news, the Eurozone consumer confidence index logged at negative 15.5 in August, improving from negative 15.9 in July, the European Commission reported. In the broader European Union, consumer confidence posted at negative 15.0 in August, from negative 15.1 in July.The pan-continental Stoxx Europe 600 Index was up 0.5% mid-session.The Stoxx Europe 600 Technology Index was down 0.1%, and the Stoxx 600 Banks Index gained 0.7%.The Stoxx Europe 600 Oil and Gas Index rose 0.6%, while the Stoxx 600 Europe Food and Beverage Index was steady.The REITE, a European REIT index, fell 0.2%.On the national market indexes, Germany's DAX was up 0.5%, and the FTSE 100 in London gained 0.2%. The CAC 40 in Paris was up 1%, and Spain's IBEX 35 lifted 0.5%.Yields on benchmark 10-year German bonds were higher, near 3.28%.The Euro Stoxx 50 volatility index was down 3.5% at 15.19, 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, Spanish Inflation Rates Accelerate in August Ahead of European Central Bank Meeting
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French, Spanish Inflation Rates Accelerate in August Ahead of European Central Bank Meeting

Inflation in France and Spain accelerated in August, largely driven by higher energy prices due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, reinforcing expectations that the European Central Bank would hike rates at its September monetary policy meeting.France's annual inflation rate increased to 2.4% in August from 2.1% in July, provisional data from statistics agency Insee showed Friday. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were 0.7% higher, matching market forecasts, against the prior 0.6% rise.Energy prices jumped 16.7% year over year in August, following a 12.6% gain in the previous month, as costs for petroleum products climbed. Growth in food prices ticked up to 1.1% from 1%, while that for services eased to 2% from 2.2%.In Spain, preliminary data showed that annual consumer price growth rose to 4.3% in August from 3.6% a month ago, according to the National Statistics Institute. The latest reading sits above the consensus estimate of 4.2%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were up 0.7%, against the previous 0.3% rise.Meanwhile, the annual core inflation rate in the country edged down to 2.9% from 3%.During the European Central Bank's July meeting, members of its Governing Council discussed whether interest rates needed to move into "mildly restrictive" territory amid concerns over the inflation outlook amid the Middle East conflict, but they decided to leave the key rates unchanged while stressing the council's commitment to setting monetary policy that would ensure inflation in the euro area stabilized at the ECB's 2% medium-term target."Even if the ECB doesn't like the term, the second rate hike this year would also fall into the category of 'insurance rate hike', or maybe more to the ECB's liking: a rate hike to strengthen the ECB's credibility and to preempt any possible indirect or even second-round effects from the current energy price shock," ING said in a Thursday note on expectations of a rate hike in September."Whether the ECB will really go beyond a September rate hike is a completely different story. With one additional rate hike, the deposit rate would still be within the range the ECB itself calls neutral. Going further would mean that the ECB sees restrictive monetary policy as necessary. But there is a big difference between an economy that has shown resilience and an overheating economy that needs restrictive monetary policy."

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International

Italian Business Confidence Up in August; Consumer Sentiment Improves

Italy's business confidence index increased to 96.9 points in August from the revised 95.7 points in July, according to data from statistics agency Istat published Friday.For the manufacturing sector, the confidence index rose to 89.9 points from the revised 89.7 points previously.Meanwhile, the Italian consumer confidence index stood at 94.5 points, against the prior 94.2 points and the expected 95 points.

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Euro Area Economic Sentiment Up in August; Consumer Confidence Improves

Economic sentiment in the euro area increased in August, with the indicator rising to 98.4 points from a revised 97.1 points a month ago, according to European Commission data published Friday.The latest reading is above the consensus estimate of 97.5 points.Meanwhile, the consumer confidence index stood at -15.5 points, in line with the flash estimate, against the previous -15.9 points.

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Italian Monthly Industrial Sales Down 1% in June

Italy's industrial turnover declined 1% month over month in June, after a revised 0.5% rise in May, according to data from statistics agency Istat published Friday.On a yearly basis, industrial sales were 3.1% higher, against the revised 5.2% increase earlier.

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German Unemployment Rate Stable at 6.4% in August

Germany's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.4% in August, unchanged from the prior month, according to government data published Friday.The reading is in line with the consensus estimate.Meanwhile, the number of unemployed individuals in Germany grew by 4,000 in August, as expected, against the 6,000 growth earlier.

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