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In Europe 6th November 2025

Industrial production in Germany falls 1% year-on-year in September

Bankinter | Industrial production in September was once again weaker than expected, falling by 1.0% year-on-year, compared to an estimated rise of 0.1% and a 3.9% drop previously. In month-on-month terms, it rebounded by 1.3% versus 3.0% expected and after the sharp fall seen in August (4.3%), which was the largest since 2022, mainly due to the18.5% fall in car production. Analysis team’s view: Negative data, although we do not…

European economy, In Europe 5th November 2025

Eurozone Industrial production prices fall 0.1% in September

CdM | Industrial production prices fell by 0.1% in both the Eurozone and the European Union (EU) in September compared to the previous month, according to initial estimates from Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office. On a year-on-year basis, the decline was 0.2% for the Eurozone, while prices rose by 0.1% in the EU. On a month-on-month basis, industrial production prices in the Eurozone remained stable for intermediate goods and capital…

European economy, In Europe 3rd November 2025

Eurozone manufacturing sector expands in October for eighth month running

CdM | The eurozone manufacturing sector expanded once again. However, the pace of growth remained steady, according to the PMI index. In fact, although October marked the eighth consecutive monthly expansion, the pace of growth was moderate overall and slightly weaker than the average observed during the current expansion sequence. ‘We can speak, at best, of an incipient outbreak of economic recovery.’ ‘Production has increased for the eighth consecutive month,…

European economy, In Europe 31st October 2025

Eurozone Economic Sentiment rises 1.2 points to 96.8 in October despite crisis in France and delays in reforms in Germany

Singular Bank | According to the European Commission, in the final reading for October, the Eurozone Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) rose 1.2 points to 96.8 points, despite political uncertainty in France and delays in the Merz government’s reforms in Germany. This development was mainly driven by a notable rebound in confidence in the industrial, construction and retail sectors. In more detail: Industrial Sentiment -8.2 versus -10.0 expected versus -10.3 previous;…

In Europe 29th October 2025

Portugal approves 2026 budget, sign of stability after last year’s political crisis

Bankinter | With votes in favour from the PSD (Social Democratic Party) and the CDS (Democratic and Social Centre) — which form the AD coalition —, the abstention of the PS (Socialist Party) was enough for the government to pass its first major parliamentary test. The document now enters the speciality phase, in which the various parties may table amendments, although the government has already warned that the scope for…

European economy, In Europe 29th October 2025

Car sales in Europe up 10% in September, best figure since April 2024, with Spain leading the way

Bankinter | Car sales rose by 10% in September, compared to 5.3% previously. Bankinter analysis team’s view: This is the best figure since April 2024. Among the increases, the following stood out (year-on-year): Cupra (up 48.4%), Stellantis (11.5%), Skoda (10.9%), Volkswagen (9.6%), Citröen (29.4%), Opel (14.6%) and Alfa Romeo (71.8%). Chinese brands once again recorded strong sales growth, such as SAIC Motor (75.5%) and ByD (398%). On the negative side,…

Companies, European economy 28th October 2025

UK cancels FCC’s €1.95 billion motorway project near Stonehenge

Bankinter | According to press reports, the United Kingdom has announced the cancellation of the project to build a motorway near Stonehenge. We recall that the project was awarded in 2022 to a consortium formed by FCC, Webuild, and BeMo Tunnelling and had a budget of around £1.7 billion (approximately €1.95 billion). According to the same source, FCC had completed the design work but had not yet begun construction. Assessment:…

In Europe 28th October 2025

Moody’s maintains France’s rating at Aa3 but downgrades outlook from stable to negative

Bankinter | Moody’s maintained its rating at Aa3 but downgraded the outlook from stable to negative. The rating is based on a “rich and diversified” economy that benefits from a “more benign demographic profile than many other advanced economies.” “The strength of household and corporate balance sheets, as well as a solid banking sector, contribute to macroeconomic stability and the economy’s ability to absorb shocks.” However, it notes that “political…

European economy, In Europe 27th October 2025

Eurozone composite PMI rises 1 point to 52.2, highest level in 17 months, but with drop in France to 46.8

Singular Bank | According to preliminary data for October, the Eurozone manufacturing PMI has rebounded slightly to 50.0 points (against 49.8 points in September), representing the eighth consecutive month of increased production in the sector. At the same time, the services PMI rose to 52.6 points (against 51.6 points in September) due to the faster pace of growth in new orders. For its part, the composite PMI for the European…

European economy, In Europe 22nd October 2025

Eurozone current account surplus at €13 billion in August, compared to €25.3 billion in same month in 2024

Link Securities | According to the European Central Bank (ECB), the Eurozone current account surplus stood at €13 billion in August, compared to €25.3 billion in the same month of the previous year. In August, the goods surplus fell to €8 billion from €17.1 billion in August 2024, while the primary income surplus fell to €2 billion from €5 billion. Similarly, the secondary income deficit widened in August to €15…

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