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Hit fresh record highs after Tehran and Washington said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen as part of peace negotiations.
Producer prices in Spain rose 9.2% year over year in July, following a 7% jump previously, data from the National Statistics Institute showed Tuesday.On a monthly basis, the industrial price index was 3% higher, after flatlining in June.
France's household confidence indicator remained at 86 points for the second consecutive month in August, according to data from the national statistics agency Insee published Tuesday.Analysts expected 87 points for the month.The indicator remains below the long-term average of 100 points.
Germany's quarterly gross domestic product ticked up 0.3% in the second quarter, after a 0.4% gain in the prior three-month period, final data from the Federal Statistical Office showed Tuesday.The final reading compares with the flash estimate of a 0.2% uptick.On a yearly basis, the German economy expanded by 1% during the quarter, against the initial reading of a 0.9% rise.
European bourses tracked sideways midday Monday as traders mulled softening crude prices and awaited US chipmaking giant Nvidia's (NVDA) latest financial results due later in the week.Food and bank stocks led modest gains on continental trading floors, while oil and tech shares lagged.Front-month North Sea Brent crude-oil futures were down 1.5% at $91.32 a barrel in midday action.Investors also eyed Wall Street futures in the red, and lower closes on Asian exchanges on tech-sector softness.The pan-continental Stoxx Europe 600 Index was almost steady mid-session.The Stoxx Europe 600 Technology Index was down 0.6%, while the Stoxx 600 Banks Index gained 0.2%.The Stoxx Europe 600 Oil and Gas Index eased 0.6%, while the Stoxx 600 Europe Food and Beverage Index inclined 0.6%.The REITE, a European REIT index, rose 0.2%.On the national market indexes, Germany's DAX was down 0.1%, and the FTSE 100 in London gained 0.2%. The CAC 40 in Paris was down 0.1%, and Spain's IBEX 35 lifted 0.3%.Yields on benchmark 10-year German bonds were steady, near 3.26%.The Euro Stoxx 50 volatility index was down 5.3% at 15.90, 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.
The euro area's consumer confidence index edged up to -15.5 points in August from -15.9 points in July, according to the European Commission's flash data published Friday.Analysts expected -16 points for the month.
European bourses tracked modestly but broadly higher midday Friday, as steady interest rates and oil prices gave a breather to equities.Property and bank stocks led gains on continental trading floors.Front-month North Sea Brent crude-oil futures were down 0.3% at $93.53 a barrel, in midday action.Investors also eyed Wall Street futures in the green, and mixed but largely higher closes overnight on Asian exchanges.In economic news, the flash Eurozone purchasing managers index (PMI) struck 52.1 in August, up from 52.0 in July, and inching further above the 50-mark that separates growth from contraction, reported S&P Global.The pan-continental Stoxx Europe 600 Index was up 0.1% mid-session.The Stoxx Europe 600 Technology Index was up 0.1%, and the Stoxx 600 Banks Index gained 0.4%.The Stoxx Europe 600 Oil and Gas Index rose 0.1%, while the Stoxx 600 Europe Food and Beverage Index inclined 0.2%.The REITE, a European REIT index, rose 0.8%.On the national market indexes, Germany's DAX was up 0.3%, and the FTSE 100 in London gained 0.2%. The CAC 40 in Paris was up 0.1%, and Spain's IBEX 35 lifted 0.8%.Yields on benchmark 10-year German bonds were lower, near 3.25%.The Euro Stoxx 50 volatility index was up 3.8% at 16.79, 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.
The euro area's private sector saw a continued rise in overall business activity in August, with a slightly faster pace of growth than the previous month as output in the manufacturing sector picked up amid a further rise in new orders.The S&P Global Flash Eurozone Composite PMI Output Index rose to a nine-month high of 52.1 in August 2026 from the previous month's 52, according to data from S&P Global published Friday. The seasonally adjusted provisional reading marks the strongest overall growth rate since November 2025 and sits above the consensus estimate of 51.7.Business activity in the manufacturing sector accelerated at its quickest pace in four-and-a-half years, with the PMI reaching a 51-month high of 52.8, against the prior month's 51.9 and the consensus estimate of 51.8. On the services side, the PMI stood at 51.7, unchanged from the previous month and ahead of the market forecast of 51.5.New orders also increased further in August, bolstered by new export orders, which saw a return to growth for the first time in four-and-a-half years."We are again seeing reports of precautionary stock building helping support the goods-producing sector amid the ongoing supply chain disruptions emanating out of the Middle East, with supply chain delays again remaining worryingly widespread in August. However, there are also encouraging signs of rising demand for AI-related tech goods and rising equipment demand thanks to higher defence spending, notably helping Germany in particular achieve increasingly impressive production gains," S&P Global Market Intelligence Chief Business Economist Chris Williamson said, noting that the eurozone is poised to see "a robust increase in third quarter GDP of around 0.3%" on the back of the sustained "solid" business activity growth in August.The bloc's two largest economies diverged in performance, with business activity in Germany "modestly" increasing, whereas France recorded a continued decline in output. The rest of the euro area, meanwhile, saw the fastest growth in business activity since April 2022.Business confidence softened slightly across the bloc, waning in the services sector while improving to its highest level in six months in the manufacturing industry. In terms of prices, both input and output costs rose at a slower rate."Although high prices reportedly continue to dampen demand, price pressures have shown signs of further easing. Policymakers will be especially encouraged to see services selling price inflation back down to the joint-lowest so far this year (alongside March), with goods price inflation also continuing to moderate," Williamson added. "However, with the flash PMI signalling solid third quarter GDP growth, a return to hiring by companies for the first time this year, and inflation remaining elevated by historical standards, a hawkish bias is likely to be maintained and further imminent rate hikes cannot be ruled out."
The European Commission approved the planned joint venture between TotalEnergies (TTE.PA, TTE.L) and CMA CGM, according to a Friday release.The regulator concluded that the deal, which mainly relates to liquefied natural gas bunkering logistics services, would not raise competition concerns as the joint venture will have negligible activities in the European Economic Area.
The median rate of perceived inflation by euro area consumers for the year ahead decreased month over month in July, according to a European Central Bank survey published Friday.The latest monthly ECB Consumer Expectations Survey showed that median expectations for inflation in the next 12 months edged down to 2.9% in July from 3% in June. The estimate for the next three years also declined to 2.7% from 2.8%, while the expectation for five years ahead held steady at 2.4%.Meanwhile, the uncertainty about inflation expectations for the next 12 months was unchanged but stayed at an elevated level compared with before the outbreak of the Middle East war.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.
The euro area's private sector activity showed sustained growth in August, with the manufacturing sector seeing a stronger expansion amid a further rise in new orders and an increase in output.The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Flash Eurozone Composite PMI Output Index hit a nine-month high of 52.1, higher than the previous 52 and expected 51.7, flash data from S&P Global showed Friday.Meanwhile, the services PMI came in at 51.7, unchanged from the earlier reading and above the market forecast of 51.5. On the manufacturing side, the PMI stood at a 51-month high of 52.8, against the prior month's 51.9 and the consensus estimate of 51.8.
Germany's private sector activity slipped in August, but remained in expansion territory as continued growth in manufacturing offset a services sector slump, data from S&P Global showed Friday.The S&P Global Flash Germany Composite PMI Output Index came in at 51.0, the lowest in two months and below the July figure and consensus of 51.3.For the manufacturing sector, the PMI reached a 51-month high of 54.1, against the prior reading of 52.2 and the market forecast of 52.1. On the services side, the PMI slumped to its lowest in three months at 48.5, compared with the previous 49.8 and the consensus estimate of 50.1.
France's private sector activity slumped in August amid a faster pace of decline in demand for local goods and services, preliminary data from S&P Global showed Friday.The S&P Global Flash France Composite PMI Output Index reached a two-month low of 48.8 in August, against the prior reading of 49.4 and the expected 49.5.For the manufacturing sector, the PMI was at a four-month high of 51.5, up from the July figure of 49.8 and the consensus estimate of 50.1. On the other hand, services PMI came in at a two-month low of 48.4, compared with the previous 49.6 and the market forecast of 49.4.
France's business climate indicator increased for the third consecutive month to 98 in August from 97 in July, according to data from the country's statistical agency Insee published Friday.The latest reading moves closer to the index's long-term average of 100.For the manufacturing sector alone, the index came in at 103, against the prior and consensus estimate of 101.
European bourses tracked evenly midday Thursday as traders weighed firming interest rates and higher oil prices, and awaited developments in the Persian Gulf.Oil and property stocks led gains on continental trading floors, while food shares lagged.Front-month North Sea Brent crude-oil futures were up 2.9% at $94.27 a barrel.Investors also eyed muted Wall Street futures amid higher closes overnight on Asian exchanges.In economic news, seasonally adjusted construction output in the euro area fell by 1.3% month over month in June, and declined 0.7% year over year, Eurostat reported. For the broader EU, output fell 1% month over month in June, but gained 0.2% year over year.The pan-continental Stoxx Europe 600 Index was off 0.1% mid-session.The Stoxx Europe 600 Technology Index was down 0.2%, and the Stoxx 600 Banks Index gained 0.1%.The Stoxx Europe 600 Oil and Gas Index rose 0.7%, while the Stoxx 600 Europe Food and Beverage Index was flat.The REITE, a European REIT index, rose 0.4%.On the national market indexes, Germany's DAX was down 0.4%, and the FTSE 100 in London lost 0.3%. The CAC 40 in Paris was down 0.3%, while Spain's IBEX 35 gained 0.1%.Yields on benchmark 10-year German bonds were higher, near 3.27%.The Euro Stoxx 50 volatility index was down 3.3% at 16.18, 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.
The euro area's seasonally adjusted construction production fell 1.3% month over month in June, following a revised 0.2% rise in May, according to Eurostat data published Thursday.On a yearly basis, the eurozone's construction output declined 0.7%, against the revised 0.7% gain earlier.
The producer prices of industrial products in Germany increased 3% year over year in July, following a 1.8% growth in June, the country's Federal Statistical Office said Thursday.Analysts expected a 2.7% increase for the month.On a monthly basis, producer prices were 1.1% higher, against the expected 0.5% gain.
European bourses tracked evenly midday Wednesday as bond yields steadied, and as traders awaited fresh developments in the Persian Gulf.Oil stocks led gains on continental trading floors, while property and bank shares lagged.Front-month North Sea Brent crude-oil futures were up 0.8% at $91.74 a barrel in midday trades.Investors also eyed muted Wall Street futures, and lower closes overnight on Asian exchanges.In economic news, the euro area consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.9% on year in July, up from a 2.8% lift in June, reported Eurostat. In the broader European Union the CPI rose 3.0% on year in July, up from 2.9% in June.The pan-continental Stoxx Europe 600 Index was steady mid-session.The Stoxx Europe 600 Technology Index was down 0.2%, and the Stoxx 600 Banks Index lost 0.4%.The Stoxx Europe 600 Oil and Gas Index rose 0.4%, 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 down 0.1%, and the FTSE 100 in London was flat. The CAC 40 in Paris was up 0.4%, and Spain's IBEX 35 was steady.Yields on benchmark 10-year German bonds were marginally higher, near 3.27%.The Euro Stoxx 50 volatility index was down 2.7% at 16.28, 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.
Annual inflation rate in the euro area ticked up to 2.9% in July from 2.8% in the previous month, according to final data from Eurostat published Wednesday.The final reading is consistent with the flash estimate.On a monthly basis, consumer prices were 0.2% higher, matching the preliminary reading.Excluding energy, food, alcohol and tobacco, the annual inflation rate came in at 2.5%, in line with the initial reading and above the previous month's 2.4%. Month over month, core consumer prices were flat, matching the preliminary estimate.
Italy's current account surplus increased to 5.84 billion euros in June from a revised surplus of 627.4 million euros in the prior month.In the 12 months to June, the Italian current account surplus totaled 30.4 billion euros, against 20.7 billion euros in the previous year, according to data from the Bank of Italy published Wednesday.
The euro area's seasonally adjusted current account surplus increased to 35 billion euros in June from 26 billion euros in the previous month, European Central Bank data showed Wednesday.The consensus estimate for the month stood at 26.8 billion euros.In the 12 months to June, the bloc's current account surplus totaled 276 billion euros, against 305 billion euros a year earlier.
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