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Spain's Quarterly GDP Growth Slows to 0.6% in Q1, Flash Data Shows

Spain's quarterly gross domestic product growth eased to 0.6% in the first quarter, from 0.8% in the prior three-month period, preliminary data from the National Statistics Institute showed Thursday.The consensus estimate for the period was 0.5% gain.Annually, the Spanish economic growth increased 2.7%, in line with market expectations and against the revised 2.6% jump earlier.

French Annual Industrial Producer Prices Increase 0.2% in March

French industrial producer prices for the home market rose 0.2% year over year in March, following a 2.4% fall in February, according to data from Insee published Thursday.On a monthly basis, industrial producer prices were 2% higher, against the revised 0.3% drop earlier.

French Flash Private Payroll Employment Down 0.1% in Q1

France's private nonfarm payroll employment fell 0.1% in the first quarter, consistent with the prior three-month period, flash data from statistics agency Insee showed Thursday.Analysts expected zero growth for the quarter.On a yearly basis, private payroll employment in France was 0.3% lower.

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.

Singapore Manufacturing, Domestic Prices Rise in March

Singapore's manufacturing prices jumped 20.3% year over year in March, extending the 5.4% increase in the previous month, the city-state's Department of Statistics reported Thursday.The oil index surged 54.3%, while the non-oil index rose 14.9% on-year during the month, the filing said.Month-over-month, manufacturing prices rose 11.2%, following a 3.9% rise in the previous month, the data showed.Meanwhile, Singapore's Domestic Supply Price Index rose 21.6% in March, extending a 2.4% increase in February. The oil index jumped 49.9%, and the non-oil index was up by 12.2%, the data showed.Month-on-month, the Domestic Supply Price Index rose 16.1%, compared to a 3.7% rise in the previous month.

Singapore's Export, Import Prices Rise in March

Singapore's Export Price Index rose 8.4% year on year in March, reversing a 4.2% decline in the preceding month, the city-state's Department of Statistics reported Thursday.The Non-Oil Index gained 0.2%, while the Oil Index surged 44.5% on year during the month.Meanwhile, the Import Price Index rose 11.1% year on year in March, after a 1.3% decline in the preceding month.The Non-Oil Index rose 2.3% and the Oil Index surged 41.5% on year, the data showed.On a month-on-month basis, the Export Price Index rose 11.7%, while the Import Price Index rose 11.2%, the data showed.

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%.

Saudi Arabia's Quarterly GDP Down 1.5% in Q1, Flash Data Shows

Saudi Arabia's seasonally adjusted real gross domestic product decreased 1.5% on a quarterly basis in the first quarter, compared with a 1.4% rise in the prior three-month period, flash data from the General Authority for Statistics showed Thursday.Annually, the Saudi Arabian economy grew 2.8% during the three-month period, after a 5% increase in the previous quarter.

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Singapore's Services Sector Flag Weaker Business Outlook for Next Six Months

Singapore's services sector firms are expecting weak business conditions during the April till September period, with 4% of the firms expecting a less favorable outlook, according to data released by the Singapore Department of Statistics on Thursday.Firms from the food and beverage services cluster expect softer outlook due to fewer festive events on top of cost cutting due to rising prices.Similarly, the transport and storage industry is also expecting dampened market confidence during the period.Business conditions are likely to be more challenging for the retail trade industry.Meanwhile, the wholesale trade industry is forecasting an upbeat business outlook, backed by increased demand for scalable storage.A net weighted balance of 1% of firms from the services industries are projecting weaker operating revenue, while employment outlook has been predicted to remain unchanged.

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.

Singapore Manufacturing Sector's Business Sentiments Remain Positive for April-September

Business sentiments in Singapore's manufacturing sector are expected to remain positive from April to September despite market volatility caused by conflict in the Middle East, according to a release by EDB Singapore on Thursday.About 34% of manufacturers are expecting conditions to improve, while 17% expect a weaker outlook.A net weighted balance of 17% of firms expect the outlook to be favorable in the six months to September compared with the first quarter of the year.Meanwhile, 51% of precision engineering firms remain optimistic about the business outlook, backed by strong AI-related investment.A net weighted balance of 42% of firms from the electronics cluster also remained positive, while 8% of the firms from the transport engineering sector shared the same sentiment.However, about 2% of firms from the biomedical manufacturing sector expect weaker business conditions due to tariff uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.

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.

Philippines Manufacturing PPI Growth Quickens to 2.5% in March

The Philippines' producer price index (PPI) for manufacturing rose 2.5% year over year in March, accelerating from a 1.4% increase in February, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed Thursday.The pickup was driven mainly by an 8.7% rise in the manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products, up from 3.6% in the previous month.Faster growth in the manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products at 5.3%, along with a 4.3% increase in basic metals, also supported the expansion.Meanwhile, PPI growth for food manufacturing eased to 0.7% in March from 0.9% in February, the data showed.

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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.

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.

Philippines' Exports Rise, Imports Fall in March; Total Trade Hits $20.2 Billion

The Philippines' total external trade in goods reached $20.16 billion in March, based on seasonally adjusted data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority on Thursday.Exports inched up 0.4% to $7.81 billion from $7.78 billion in February, supported by a 7% rise in manufactured goods, while mineral and agro-based products declined.Meanwhile, imports slid 2% to $12.35 billion from $12.60 billion, weighed down by lower consumer and capital goods imports, although raw materials and intermediate goods increased.Manufactured goods remained the country's top export category during the month, the data showed.

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Singapore's Loans to Residents Rise in March

Lending activity in Singapore expanded in March, with total loans and advances to residents rising to SG$902.3 billion from SG$893.6 billion in February, according to preliminary data released by the Monetary Authority of Singapore on Thursday.Of the total, loans to businesses grew to SG$547.59 billion from SG$541.49 billion a month prior.Consumer loans rose to SG$354.67 billion in March from SG$352.16 billion a month earlier, with housing and bridging loans comprising SG$248.3 billion.

SMMT: UK's Total Vehicle Production Falls 8.2% in March

Britain's total vehicle manufacturing dropped 8.2% year over year to 72,511 units in March, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said Thursday.Car production declined 0.8% to 69,755 units, while commercial vehicle output plunged 68.3% to 2,756 units.In the 12 months to March, total vehicle manufacturing decreased 13% to 208,088 units.

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