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In Europe 10th December 2025

German exports accelerate by 0.1% compared to previous month, exceeding expectations of 0.5% decline

Norbolsa | German exports rebounded unexpectedly in October, exceeding expectations of a decline. Meanwhile, exports to the US and China fell sharply. Total exports accelerated by 0.1% compared to the previous month, differing from the forecast of a 0.5% decline. Imports fell by 1.2%, while the overall balance showed a surplus of €16.9 billion in October, compared to €15.3 billion in September. Exports to eurozone countries grew by 2.7%, while…

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European economy, In Europe 9th December 2025

Sentix investor confidence index for December shows stabilisation of sentiment in Eurozone

Link Securities | The Sentix investor confidence index for December showed a stabilisation of sentiment in the Eurozone. In its overall reading, the index rose slightly to -6.2 points in December, in line with expectations, compared to -7.4 points, while the current situation sub-index reached -16.5 points, compared to -17.5 points in November, and the expectations sub-index stood at 4.8 points, up from 3.3 points the previous month. Sentix noted…

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In Europe 4th December 2025

European Union announces end of Russian gas imports from 2027 onwards

Bankinter | The European Union announces the end of Russian gas imports. A provisional agreement has been reached that will allow for the permanent cessation of liquefied natural gas imports by 31 December 2026, and pipeline imports by 30 September 2027. Finally, it reiterates its commitment to ensuring the elimination of all oil imports by the end of 2027. Bankinter analysis team’s view: This is good news because it represents…

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European economy, In Europe 28th November 2025

Eurozone confidence indicators improve in November, except for industry

Singular Bank | According to the European Commission, in the final reading for November, the Eurozone Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) rose slightly by 0.2 points to 97.0 points. This development was driven by a notable increase in confidence in the services, construction and retail sectors. In contrast, there was a notable decline in economic sentiment in the industrial sector. Meanwhile, employment expectations in the European monetary bloc rebounded to 97.8…

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In Europe 27th November 2025

German consumer confidence improves in December: Gfk confidence index rises to -23.2 points from previous month’s -24.1

Norbolsa | German consumer confidence improved slightly in December, as households became more willing to spend money ahead of the Christmas season, although less optimistic income prospects are preventing a stronger recovery. The consumer confidence index published by Gfk rose to -23.2 points in December from -24.1 points the previous month, in line with expectations.

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European economy, In Europe 27th November 2025

ECB warns of increased risk of sharp price adjustments owing to high valuations in increasingly concentrated asset markets

Link Securities | The ECB’s Financial Stability Report warned yesterday that high valuations in increasingly concentrated asset markets increase the risk of sharp price adjustments. In the report, the institution noted that, since April, global stock markets have reached new all-time highs and credit spreads have remained tight in historical terms. In addition, the ECB warned that market confidence could change abruptly due to a deterioration in the growth outlook…

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In Europe 26th November 2025

Spain leads EU vehicle and electric car registrations

Link Securities | According to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), passenger car registrations in the European Union (EU) grew by 5.8% year-on-year in October (10.0% in September), reaching 916,609 units. This marked the fourth consecutive month of growth, with three of the four largest EU markets recording gains. Registrations in Spain increased by 15.9%, followed by Germany, which rose by 7.8%, and France, which grew by…

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In Europe 25th November 2025

Moody’s maintains UK’s rating at Aa3 with stable outlook, raises Italy’s to Baa2 with stable outlook

Bankinter | Moody’s maintained its Aa3 rating with a stable outlook for the United Kingdom. The agency highlights strengths such as a rich, diversified economy and a solid institutional framework. It also notes the government’s commitment to reducing the deficit, with the budget due to be presented on Wednesday (26 November). In any case, its projections of moderate growth and a gradual reduction in the deficit lead it to estimate…

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European economy, In Europe 24th November 2025

Manufacturing PMI falls in Eurozone, Germany and France in November

Singular Bank | According to preliminary readings, the Eurozone manufacturing PMI fell to 49.7 points in November (versus 50.0 points in October), its lowest level since June. In contrast, the services PMI rose slightly by 0.1 points to 53.1 points, its highest level since May 2024. In this context, the composite PMI fell slightly by 0.1 points to 50.4 points. This development can be explained by the decline in new…

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European economy, In Europe 20th November 2025

ECB says Eurozone current account surplus reaches in September €38.1 billion, compared to €43.5 billion in same month 2024

Link Securities | According to the European Central Bank (ECB), the Eurozone generated a current account surplus of €38.1 billion in September, compared to €43.5 billion in the same month of 2024. This decline was the result of a sharp drop in the primary income surplus, which fell to €800 million from €12 billion in September of the previous year. At the same time, the secondary income deficit increased to…