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In Europe 27th February 2026

Eurozone inflation falls below ECB target in January, moderating to 1.7%

CdM | Eurozone inflation is now below the European Central Bank’s (ECB) 2% target after the Consumer Price Index (CPI) moderated by three tenths of a percentage point to 1.7% in January, in line with expectations, according to figures published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union (EU). This brings overall inflation to its lowest level since September 2024. By component, energy prices fell by 4% in the…

In Europe 24th February 2026

Eurozone composite PMI rises to 51.9 points against 51.3 points in January, due to increased production in manufacturing and services

Singular Bank | According to preliminary readings, the Eurozone manufacturing PMI rebounded to 50.8 points in February (compared to 49.5 points in January), exceeding analysts’ consensus estimates (50.8 points) and reaching its highest level since June 2022. At the same time, the services PMI rose slightly by 0.2 points to 51.8 points. Given this development, the composite PMI rose to 51.9 points (compared to 51.3 points in January), explained by…

In Europe 19th February 2026

German economy continues to face structural challenges, especially in industry and private investment

Bankinter | The ZEW economic sentiment survey showed somewhat mixed data in February. Expectations fell to 58.3 from 59.6 (against 65.2 expected), while the current situation improved in line with expectations to -65.9 from -72.7. The overall indicator remains stable, signalling that the German economy is entering a still fragile recovery phase. Bankinter analysis team’s view: The largest economy in the European bloc continues to face structural challenges, especially in…

Companies, European economy 19th February 2026

Telefónica, Liberty, and InfraVia acquire UK’s second-largest fiber operator Netomnia for €2.3 billion

Telefónica has announced that its subsidiary, Telefónica Infra, S.L.U., alongside Liberty Global Europe 2 Limited and InfraVia Capital Partners—acting through their fiber joint venture (nexfibre)—have reached an agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of Substantial Topco Limited (Netomnia), the second-largest fiber operator in the United Kingdom. The transaction value (firm value) amounts to £2 billion (approximately €2.294 billion). Telefónica and Liberty Global will jointly contribute around £150 million…

In Europe 17th February 2026

Eurozone industrial production falls 1.4% in December, confirming downturn at end of year

CdM | Eurozone industrial production fell by 1.4% in December on a monthly basis, below the 1.5% decline expected by consensus, according to the first estimate published by Eurostat on Monday. Across the European Union as a whole, the decline was 0.8%. Compared to November, when production had grown by 0.3% in the eurozone, the data confirms a deterioration at the end of the year. In addition, the previous figures…

In Europe 5th February 2026

Factory orders in Germany see two consecutive increases: up 13.0% year-on-year in December against 10.6% previously

Bankinter | Factory orders in Germany surprise upwards for the second consecutive month in December: 13.0% year-on-year against an expected 1.2% and a previous 10.6% (revised from 10.5%). In month-on-month terms, 7.8% against a drop of 2.2% and 5.7% (revised from 5.6%). The improvement is again explained by growth in orders for metallurgical products (30.2% month-on-month against 25.3% previously) and capital goods (11.5%). Capital goods were up 10.5% against 7.9%….

European economy, In Europe 5th February 2026

Eurozone services PMI grows moderately in January (51.6): ‘the trajectory is acceptable but not comfortable’

CdM | In January, companies in the eurozone services sector expanded their commercial activities for the eighth consecutive month. However, the rate of growth was moderate and the least intense since September 2025, according to the PMI index. ‘The growth trajectory can be described as acceptable, but the situation is still not comfortable. Companies barely hired any staff in January. The fact that new orders barely grew also shows that…

European economy, In Europe 2nd February 2026

Eurozone growth loses momentum in Q4 2025, but unemployment rate returns to historic lows

Bankinter | Growth lost momentum in Q4 2025, as expected, but the unemployment rate returned to historic lows in December. Preliminary GDP was up 1.3% year-on-year in Q4 2025, in line with expectations and compared to 1.4% previously. The unemployment rate was 6.2% in December, compared to the estimated and previous rate of 6.3%. Bankinter analysis team’s view: European growth continues to be led by the peripheral countries. Spain and…

In Europe 2nd February 2026

S&P confirms Italy’s rating at BBB+ and upgrades outlook to positive from stable

Bankinter | S&P has confirmed the country’s rating at BBB+ and upgraded its outlook to positive from stable. Bankinter analysis team’s view: Positive news, although expected. Last November, Moody’s decided to raise the country’s rating to Baa2 from Baa3, with a stable outlook. S&P highlights that the country has achieved a current account surplus despite tariff uncertainty and has managed to improve its credit profile. Italy ended 2024 with a…

In Europe 28th January 2026

Car sales in Europe rise 1.8% to 10.6 million in 2025, far from pre-pandemic levels

Bankinter | Car sales rise 1.8% in 2025 to 10.6 million. Still far from pre-pandemic levels (13 million in 2019). Registrations gain momentum in December (5.8% year-on-year) and contribute to a slight increase in the annual total (1.8% to 10.6 million). Combustion vehicles lead the decline (diesel down 24.2% and petrol down 18.7%), while electric vehicles accelerate (plug-in hybrids up 33.4%, electric vehicles up 29.9% and non-plug-in hybrids up 13.7%)….

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