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Italian Annual Inflation Rate Declines to 2.9% in July, Final Data Shows

Italy's annual inflation rate edged down to 2.9% in July from 3% in June, final data from statistics agency Istat showed Wednesday.The latest reading is above the initial estimate of 2.8% for the month.On a monthly basis, consumer prices ticked up 0.3%, compared with the flash figure of a 0.2% gain and the prior zero growth.The Italian harmonized inflation rate stood at 2.9% on an annual basis, in line with the preliminary reading and against the previous 3%. Month over month, harmonized consumer prices were 1% lower, confirming the initial estimate after a flat reading previously.

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German Annual Inflation Rises to 2.8% in July, Final Data Shows

Confirming the flash estimate, Germany's annual inflation rate increased to 2.8% in July from 2.3% in June, final data from the country's Federal Statistical Office showed Wednesday.On a monthly basis, consumer prices were up 0.8%, matching the preliminary reading.The annual harmonized inflation rate stood at 2.8%, consistent with the flash data and compared with the prior 2.4%. Meanwhile, harmonized consumer prices were up 0.9% month over month, as expected.

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Earnings Nudge European Bourses Higher Midday

European bourses tracked modestly higher midday Tuesday as traders weighed corporate earnings results against higher oil prices and rising interest rates.Oil and tech stocks led gains on continental trading floors, while food and property shares lagged.Shares in Alcon rose 5.5% midday after the Swiss-American eye products maker reported Q2 earnings and revenue above expectations, and boosted guidance.Investors also eyed muted Wall Street futures, and lower closes overnight on Asian exchanges.The pan-continental Stoxx Europe 600 Index was up 0.2% mid-session.The Stoxx Europe 600 Technology Index was up 1%, and the Stoxx 600 Banks Index gained 0.1%.The Stoxx Europe 600 Oil and Gas Index rose 1%, while the Stoxx 600 Europe Food and Beverage Index declined 0.8%.The REITE, a European REIT index, fell 0.2%.On the national market indexes, Germany's DAX was up 0.1%, and the FTSE 100 in London was steady. The CAC 40 in Paris was flat, and Spain's IBEX 35 lifted 0.5%.Yields on benchmark 10-year German bonds were higher at 3.18%, near the highest since 2011.Front-month North Sea Brent crude oil futures were 0.1% higher at $87.80 a barrel.The Euro Stoxx 50 volatility index was up 2% at 15.91, 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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Swiss Re Flags $42 Billion in Global Insured Losses from Natural Catastrophes in H1

Global insured losses from natural catastrophes reached $42 billion in the first half of 2026, marking the lowest total for the period since 2020 and sitting 16% below the 10-year average, Swiss Re (SREN.SW) said Tuesday.The Swiss reinsurer's estimates showed that $28 billion in insured losses were due to severe convective storms, primarily in the US. The amount also stood below the long-term trend but continued to be the largest driver for the losses during the first half.Meanwhile, Europe saw an early start to its wildfire season on the back of the record heat in June and persistent dry conditions, with France and Spain experiencing major fires in July. Although wildfire risk has so far accounted for "only a relatively small share" of insured losses in Europe, the fastest-warming continent globally, losses rose by 8% to 11% annually in real terms since 1970.Total insured losses are expected to reach $48 million in the first half, of which $6 billion were due to man-made catastrophe events. In the same period a year ago, total insured losses amounted to $98 billion, with natural catastrophe-related losses totaling $91 billion.In terms of global economic losses, the total amount from natural and man-made catastrophe events are estimated at $107 billion in the six-month period.

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Italian Trade Surplus Falls in June

Italy posted a trade surplus of 4.23 billion euros in June, [up/down] from the revised surplus of 4.95 billion euros in May, according to data from statistics agency Istat published Tuesday.Analysts expected a trade surplus of 4.74 billion euros for the month.Seasonally adjusted exports rose 1.6% month over month, while imports climbed 1.2%.

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KOF Global Barometers Diverge in August

The KOF Swiss Economic Institute's global economic barometers diverged in August 2026 but remained above the 100-point level, indicating continued "moderate" economic growth worldwide.The coincident global barometer edged down 0.4 points to 103.2 points, according to a Monday release. The leading barometer, meanwhile, reached its highest level since February 2022, increasing 2.7 points to 104.4 points.The decline in the coincident barometer was mainly due to negative contributions from the Asia, Pacific & Africa region and the Western Hemisphere. On the other hand, the rise in the leading barometer was largely attributed to the positive contribution from the Asia, Pacific & Africa region.

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Persian Gulf Impasse, Corporate Earnings Season Nudge European Bourses Higher Midday

European bourses edged higher midday Monday as traders awaited developments in the war-torn Persian Gulf and monitored oil prices amid the flow of corporate earnings reports.Tech and oil stocks led gains on continental trading floors, while food shares lagged.Investors also eyed Wall Street futures modestly in the green, and higher closes overnight on Asian exchanges.Front-month North Sea Brent crude-oil futures were up 1.1% at $84.45 a barrel midday.In economic news, the Eurozone economic sentiment index in August rose four points to positive 0.9 points, reported Sentix, a German research institute.The pan-continental Stoxx Europe 600 Index was up 0.1% mid-session, edging above the all-time record-high close set on Friday.The Stoxx Europe 600 Technology Index was up 1.4%, and the Stoxx 600 Banks Index was steady.The Stoxx Europe 600 Oil and Gas Index gained 0.6%, while the Stoxx 600 Europe Food and Beverage Index declined 0.5%.The REITE, a European REIT index, edged 0.1% lower.On the national market indexes, Germany's DAX was up 0.3%, and the FTSE 100 in London lost 0.3%. The CAC 40 in Paris was flat, and Spain's IBEX 35 advanced 0.2%.Yields on benchmark 10-year German bonds were higher, near 3.14%.The Euro Stoxx 50 volatility index was down 2.8% at 15.20, 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

Eurozone's Monthly Services Output Up 0.8% in May

The euro area's seasonally adjusted services production rose 0.8% month over month in May, following a 0.7% gain in the previous month, according to Eurostat data published Aug. 7.On a yearly basis, the eurozone's services output increased 2.4%, against the 1.8% jump earlier.

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Persian Gulf, Earnings Undergird European Bourses Midday

European bourses tracked moderately higher midday Friday as traders awaited developments in the Middle East and weighed a generally good earnings season.The pan-continental Stoxx Europe 600 Index was up 0.6% mid-session, again poised to close at a record high.Tech stocks led gains on continental trading floors, while property and oil shares lagged.Front-month North Sea Brent crude oil futures were down 0.8%, at $81.85 a barrel.Kingspan shares rose 19.2% midday after the Irish building-materials enterprise reported Q2 results and raised its full-year profit guidance, citing work on data centers.Investors also eyed Wall Street futures in the green, but mixed closes overnight on Asian exchanges, although China-exposed trading floors rose after a strong July international trade report from Beijing.In economic news, Germany's industrial production rose 0.2% in June from May, but was down 0.1% on the year, reported Destatis.The Stoxx Europe 600 Technology Index was up 1.9% mid-session, and the Stoxx 600 Banks Index gained 0.5%.The Stoxx Europe 600 Oil and Gas Index eased 0.4%, while the Stoxx 600 Europe Food and Beverage Index inclined 0.6%.The REITE, a European REIT index, fell 0.1%.On the national market indexes, Germany's DAX was up 0.8%, and the FTSE 100 in London gained 0.8%. The CAC 40 in Paris was up 0.4%, and Spain's IBEX 35 lifted 0.2%.Yields on benchmark 10-year German bonds were higher, near 3.15%.The Euro Stoxx 50 volatility index was down 0.6% at 15.56, 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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France's Jobless Rate Rises to Highest Level Since Third Quarter of 2020
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France's Jobless Rate Rises to Highest Level Since Third Quarter of 2020

France's jobless rate rose more than expected in the second quarter of 2026, rising across all age groups and hitting its highest point since the third quarter of 2020, government data showed.The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate moved up to 8.3% in the second quarter from 8.1% in the prior three-month period, according to data from statistics agency Insee published Friday. The latest reading sits above the consensus estimate of 8.2%."[The unemployment rate] reached its highest level since Q3 2020, which was affected by the health crisis, and since Q3 2019 onward. However, it still remained clearly below its peak level reached in Q2 2015 (-2.2 points)," the agency noted.Data also showed that the number of unemployed people in France, excluding Mayotte, as defined by the International Labour Office, reached 2.7 million during the quarter, up by 62,000.The unemployment rate for people aged 15 to 24 years came in at 21.6%, against 21.2% in the previous quarter, while that for people aged 25 to 49 years edged up over the period to 7.5% from 7.3%.Meanwhile, the country's employment rate for people aged 15 to 24 years declined on a quarterly basis to 33.8% from 34.1%. For people aged 15 to 64 years, the employment rate stood at 69.1%, down from the prior 69.3%.French Labor and Solidarity Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou said France's labor market remains resilient despite a challenging economy, with the government prioritizing youth employment, apprenticeships, older workers' participation, and skills development in strategic sectors including nuclear energy, the green transition and defense.

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Correction: German Trade Surplus Narrows in June

(Corrects month in the third paragraph)Germany's calendar and seasonally adjusted trade surplus came in at 15.4 billion euros in June, down from the revised 19.3 billion euros a month ago, according to data from the country's Federal Statistical Office published Friday.Analysts expected a trade surplus of 17.2 billion euros for the month.Exports edged up 0.9% month over month, compared with the revised 1.1% gain in May and the expected 0.2% uptick. Monthly imports were 4.4% higher, against the revised 2.6% decrease earlier and the market forecast of 1% growth.

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Germany's Auto Sector Powers June Factory Output Growth; Trade Surplus Narrowed Amid Higher Imports, Record Export Values
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Germany's Auto Sector Powers June Factory Output Growth; Trade Surplus Narrowed Amid Higher Imports, Record Export Values

Germany's monthly industrial production ticked up in June thanks to automotive manufacturing, while the country's trade surplus declined as imports sharply rose while export values hit a new record high, data from the Federal Statistical Office showed Friday.Industrial output in June was up 0.2% month over month, as expected, and against the revised 0.7% gain earlier. On an annual basis, industrial production dipped 0.1%, compared with zero growth a month ago.According to Destatis, the monthly increase was largely driven by a 3.6% boost in automotive output alongside an 8.4% rise in other transport equipment, which includes aircraft, ships and trains. Conversely, a 3.9% decline in machinery and equipment manufacturing weighed on total growth."Looking ahead, it is obvious that the short-term outlook for the German economy is highly dependent on energy prices, the war in the Middle East and the current heatwave. Even if the German economy has proven more resilient than some had feared, an expansion of the conflict into other trade routes would obviously pose a new risk to the economic rebound. If developments of the last days prevail, bringing a ceasefire and another opening of the Strait, the outlook for German industry would obviously immediately improve," ING wrote, noting the sector's recovery is considered a "cyclical rebound from low levels" instead of structural growth.In a separate same-day release, the German Federal Statistical Office reported that the eurozone's largest economy recorded a calendar and seasonally adjusted trade surplus of 15.4 billion euros in June, down from the revised 19.3 billion euros in the prior month.Month over month, the country's exports edged up 0.9%, against the revised 1.1% gain in May 2026 and the expected 0.2% uptick. The value of Germany's exported goods hit an all-time single-month record of 139.3 billion euros, beating the September 2022 high of 139.1 billion euros.Meanwhile, German imports jumped 4.4% month over month, compared with the revised 2.6% decline a month ago and the market forecast of a 1% increase. The value of imported goods totaled 123.9 billion euros in June 2026, reaching its highest monthly import value since the 126.5 billion euros recorded in November 2022.

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International

French Current Account Deficit Widens in June

France recorded a current account deficit of 1.4 billion euros in June, up from the revised deficit of 1.2 billion euros a month ago, the Bank of France said Friday.In the 12 months to June, France's current account deficit totaled 6.5 billion euros.

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International

French Foreign Exchange Reserves Increase in July

France's foreign exchange reserves rose to 357.05 billion euros in July from 355.39 billion euros in June, according to government data published Friday.The total amount consisted of 276.79 billion euros in gold reserves and 34.37 billion euros in foreign currency reserves, along with 39.42 billion euros in claims on the International Monetary Fund and 6.46 billion euros in other reserve assets.

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French Trade Deficit Narrows in June

France's trade deficit decreased to 5.85 billion euros in June from the revised 7.73 billion euros in May, according to government data published Friday.Analysts expected a 6.5 billion-euro trade deficit for the month.Exports stood at 54.54 billion euros, compared with the revised 53.17 billion euros earlier, while imports edged down to 60.38 billion euros from the revised 60.90 billion euros.

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German Trade Surplus Narrows in June

Germany's calendar and seasonally adjusted trade surplus came in at 15.4 billion euros in June, down from the revised 19.3 billion euros a month ago, according to data from the country's Federal Statistical Office published Friday.Analysts expected a trade surplus of 17.2 billion euros for the month.Exports edged up 0.9% month over month, compared with the revised 1.1% gain in March and the expected 0.2% uptick. Monthly imports were 4.4% higher, against the revised 2.6% decrease earlier and the market forecast of 1% growth.

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Germany's Monthly Industrial Output Up 0.2% in June

Germany's industrial production ticked up 0.2% month over month in June, following a revised 0.7% increase earlier, provisional data from the Federal Statistical Office showed Friday.The figure aligned with analysts' expectations for the month.On a yearly basis, German industrial output was 0.1% lower, against zero growth earlier.

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French Unemployment Rate Climbs to 8.3% in Q2

France's unemployment rate came in at 8.3% in the second quarter, up from 8.1% in the prior three-month period, the statistics agency Insee said Friday.Analysts expected an 8.2% unemployment rate for the quarter.

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Corporate Earnings Season, Persian Gulf Outlook Lift European Bourses Midday

European bourses tracked moderately higher midday Thursday as traders weighed a generally good earnings season and monitored possible ceasefire arrangements pending in the Persian Gulf.Bank and food stocks led gains on continental trading floors, while tech and property shares lagged.Investors also eyed mixed and muted Wall Street futures amid lower closes overnight on Asian exchanges.Deutsche Telekom stock was up 6.9% midday after the company reported higher Q2 earnings and expanded its 2026 stock repurchase authorization.In economic news, Eurozone retail sales fell 0.3% month over month in June, while those in the broader European Union declined by 0.1%, Eurostat reported. Year over year, June retail sales rose by 0.7% in the Eurozone, and by 1.2% in the EU.The pan-continental Stoxx Europe 600 Index was up 0.4% mid-session, possibly on course to close at a fresh all-time record high.The Stoxx Europe 600 Technology Index was down 0.4%, and the Stoxx 600 Banks Index gained 1%.The Stoxx Europe 600 Oil and Gas Index gained 0.6%, while the Stoxx 600 Europe Food and Beverage Index rose 1.1%.The REITE, a European REIT index, fell 0.6%.On the national market indexes, Germany's DAX was up 0.1%, and the FTSE 100 in London gained 0.1%. The CAC 40 in Paris was 0.6% higher, and Spain's IBEX 35 advanced 1.1%.Yields on benchmark 10-year German bonds were higher, near 3.12%.Front-month North Sea Brent crude-oil futures were up 1.1% at $80.29 a barrel.The Euro Stoxx 50 volatility index was down 0.7% at 15.85, 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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Eurozone Monthly Retail Sales Down 0.3% in June

The euro area's retail sales declined 0.3% month over month in June, following a revised 0.4% rise in May, according to Eurostat data published Thursday.Analysts expected a 0.1% increase for the month.On a yearly basis, the eurozone's retail sales were up 0.7%, against the revised 1.9% rise earlier and the expected 1% growth.

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