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Italian Flash Annual Inflation Rate Climbs to 3.2% in May

Italy's annual inflation rate increased to 3.2% in May from 2.7% in April, provisional data from statistics agency Istat showed Friday.The consensus estimate for the month was 3.2%.On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.4%, compared with the market forecast of a 0.1% increase and the prior 1.1% gain.The Italian harmonized inflation rate stood at 3.3% on an annual basis, against the previous reading of 2.8% and the expected 3.2%. Month over month, harmonized consumer prices were 0.4% higher, against the prior 1.6% rise and the forecast of 0.3%.

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Japan's Consumer Confidence Edges Up in May

Japan's consumer confidence index rose to 33.6 in May from 32.2 in the previous month, Cabinet Office data showed Friday.The overall livelihood index climbed 3 points month on month to 31.2, while the income growth index edged up 0.5 points to 40.3.The employment index increased 0.9 points to 38.3, while willingness to buy durable goods rose 1.2 points to 24.4.Looking ahead, 93.5% of respondents expect prices to go up, while 1.9% anticipate a decline and 2.6% expect prices to stay the same, the report said.

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Italian Unemployment Rate Declines to 5.1% in April

Italy's unemployment rate came in at 5.1% in April, down from 5.2% in March, provisional data from national statistics agency Istat showed Friday.The latest reading compares with the consensus estimate of 5.3%.

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Spanish Current Account Surplus Rises in March

Spain's current account surplus increased to 4.61 billion euros in March from 4.04 billion euros in February, according to Bank of Spain data published Friday.In the three months to March, the current account surplus totaled 11.38 billion euros, against 9.90 billion euros a year earlier.

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German Unemployment Rate Eases to 6.3% in May

Germany's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 6.3% in May from 6.4% in April, according to government data published Friday.The reading is below the consensus forecast of 6.4% for the month.Meanwhile, the number of unemployed individuals in Germany fell by 12,000 in May, against the revised 19,000 increase earlier and the expected jump of 11,000, according to Investing.com data.

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Ifo: Fewer Companies Plan Price Hikes in May Amid Persistent Cost Pressures

The number of German companies planning to increase prices "somewhat" eased in May, even as producer and consumer prices are anticipated to "rise significantly" in the months ahead, the ifo Institute said Friday.Month over month, the indicator for price expectations edged down to 30.3 points from 31.3 points in April, with the level still considered "high." The indicator monitors the percentage of companies that plan to hike prices on balance.Sector-wise, price pressures eased in manufacturing, services and trade, with energy-intensive companies experiencing the most significant drop. Meanwhile, non-energy-intensive companies saw price expectations tick up.

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Spanish Annual Inflation Rate Stable at 3.2% in May, Flash Data Shows

Spain's annual inflation held steady at 3.2% for a second month in May, according to provisional data from the National Statistics Institute published Friday.The reading is below the consensus estimate of 3.3%, according to Investing.com data.On a monthly basis, consumer prices in Spain were up 0.1%, against the previous 0.4% rise and the expected 0.2% uptick.The Spanish annual harmonized inflation rate came in at 3.6%, in line with the market forecast and against the previous 3.5%. Month over month, harmonized consumer prices ticked up 0.1%, compared with the 0.7% growth earlier and the expected 0.2% increase.Meanwhile, the country's annual core inflation rate rose to 2.9% from 2.8%.

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Swiss KOF Economic Barometer Climbs in May

The KOF Swiss Economic Institute's economic barometer increased to 98 points in May from the revised 97.8 points in April, according to a Friday release.Analysts expected 98 points for the month.KOF said the figure, which remains below the indicator's medium-term average, reflects a "muted" Swiss economy.

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Market Chatter: Chinese Export Prices Rise in April

Chinese export prices rose 5% in April, their sharpest increase since April 2023, Bloomberg reported Friday, citing raw data from the General Administration of Customs released Thursday.Prices of petroleum exports were among those that gained the highest, rising 22% year over year, while fertilizers, dependent on natural gas, grew 17%, the report said.Electronics export prices jumped by more than 20%, the report said.The increase reflects spillover effects from the Iran war, according to the news agency.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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French Monthly Household Consumption Falls 0.5% in April

France's monthly household consumption declined 0.5% in April, following a revised 0.9% growth in March, according to data from statistics agency Insee published Friday.Analysts expected a 0.1% decrease for the month.

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French Private Payroll Employment Down 0.1% in Q1, Final Data Shows

France's private nonfarm payroll employment fell 0.1% in the first quarter, consistent with the prior three-month period, final data from statistics agency Insee showed Friday.The final reading confirms the preliminary data.On a yearly basis, private payroll employment in France was down 0.3%.

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French Quarterly GDP Down 0.1% in Q1, Final Data Shows

France's quarterly gross domestic product edged down 0.1% in the first quarter, following a 0.2% rise in the prior three-month period, according to final data from Insee published Friday.The final figure is below the flash estimate of zero growth.On a yearly basis, the French economy grew 0.9%, against the preliminary reading of 1.1% expansion and the previous 1.3% growth.

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French Flash Annual Inflation Rate Climbs to 2.4% in May

France's annual inflation accelerated to 2.4% in May, from 2.2% in April, provisional data from statistics agency Insee showed Friday.The consensus estimate for the period was 2.5%.On a monthly basis, consumer prices were 0.1% higher, against the prior 1% jump and the expected 0.3% gain.The flash annual harmonized inflation rate came in at 2.8%, against the previous month's 2.5% and the market forecast of 2.9%. Month over month, harmonized consumer prices edged up 0.1%, against the previous 1.2% rise and the expected 0.3% increase.

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German Import Prices Post Sharpest Annual Jump Since January 2023

Germany's import prices gained 5.3% year over year in April 2026, the highest yearly increase since January 2023, the country's Federal Statistical Office said Friday.A month ago, annual import prices rose 2.3%. The latest figure aligns with market expectations for the month.On a monthly basis, German import prices were 1.2% higher, against the expected 1.1% growth.

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Destatis: German Jobless Rate Increases in April

Germany's unemployment rate was 3.9% in April, up from 3.8% in the previous year, the country's Federal Statistical Office said Friday.As of April, nearly 1.7 million individuals were jobless in Germany.Adjusted for seasonal and irregular effects, the unemployment rate was unchanged month over month at 3.8%.

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Taiwan's Business Monitor Stays in Red in April

Taiwan's overall business monitoring indicator stayed in the "red" zone in April, with the total score unchanged at 39, the National Development Council said Thursday.The leading index, adjusted for trend, rose 0.58% to 103.63, marking its 10th straight monthly increase. The coincident index also climbed 0.84% to 107.57, extending gains to an 18th consecutive month, signaling continued near-term momentum.The lagging index increased 0.75% to 100.34, also rising for a 10th month in a row, while officials said they will keep closely monitoring broader economic conditions despite sustained improvements across indicators.

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Singapore Resident Loans Hit SG$908.4 Billion in April

Lending activity in Singapore expanded in April, with total loans and advances to residents rising to SG$908.4 billion from SG$902.3 billion in March, according to preliminary data released by the Monetary Authority of Singapore on Friday.The expansion was led by corporate demand, with loans to business enterprises growing to SG$551.3 billion, compared to SG$547.6 billion a month prior.Consumer loans rose to SG$357.1 billion in April from SG$354.7 billion a month earlier, with housing and bridging loans comprising SG$249.9 billion.

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Singapore Real Wages Grow 4% in 2025

Singapore reported growth in employee wages in 2025, with real wages growing 4% year-on-year after adjusting for inflation, according to figures released by the Ministry of Manpower on Thursday.Nominal wage growth moderated to 4.9% in 2025, compared to a 5.6% growth in 2024, reflecting a stabilizing labor market.About 72.4% of private establishments granted wage increases in 2025, down from 78.3% in the prior period.Meanwhile, around 83.1% of businesses reported profitability in 2025 compared to 80.8% in 2024.Financial services, insurance, and administrative support led wage increments, while the construction and accommodation sectors stabilized as post-pandemic hiring surges cooled.

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Philippines' Exports, Imports Rise in April; Total Trade Hits $20.38 Billion

The Philippines' total external trade in goods reached $20.38 billion in April, up 16.1% from $17.55 billion a year earlier, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority on Friday.Exports rose 6.3% to $7.21 billion from $6.78 billion in April, driven by higher shipments of machinery and transport equipment, coconut oil, and other mineral products.Meanwhile, imports jumped 22.4% to $13.17 billion from $10.77 billion a year earlier, supported by strong growth in electronic products and mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials.Electronic products remained the country's top export category during the month, accounting for 47.7% of total export sales, the data showed.

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Philippines Producer Inflation Eases to 2.4% in April

The Philippines' producer price index (PPI) for manufacturing rose 2.4% year over year in April, slowing from a 2.6% increase in March, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed Friday.The softer producer inflation was driven mainly by a slower 5.3% increase in the manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products, down from 8.2% in the previous month.Slower PPI in the manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products at 4.3%, along with a 3.8% increase in basic metals, also contributed to the deceleration.Meanwhile, PPI growth for food manufacturing accelerated to 1.4% in April from 1.2% in March, data showed.

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