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European economy, In Europe 31st July 2026

Eurozone inflation breaks downward trend and rises to 2.9% in July

The underlying inflation rate, which excludes the volatile prices of energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco, also rose by a tenth, to 2.5%. Reported by Consejeros Editorial TeamEurozone inflation has halted its downward trend and, in July, it rose by a tenth, bringing the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to 2.9%, according to figures published this Friday by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union (EU). The July surge is mainly…

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European economy, In Europe 24th July 2026

Morgan Stanley calculates ageing population, military spending and interest payments could add 3 percentage points of GDP in additional expenditure in Eurozone

In this context, growth ceases to be merely an economic objective and becomes the main determinant of European fiscal sustainability. By Morgan Stanley Europe is entering a new fiscal regime in which an ageing population, rising defence spending and higher borrowing costs are coming up against increasingly tight budgets. Although these factors are well known, their combination significantly alters the region’s fiscal outlook and makes economic growth the key variable…

In Europe 23rd July 2026

Eurozone deficit falls to 3.1 per cent of GDP and debt rises to 88.9 per cent in first quarter

Reported by the Consejeros Editorial Team The Eurozone’s public deficit at the end of the first quarter fell by one tenth of a percentage point compared with the last three months of the previous year, to 3.1 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), whilst public debt rose by 1.2 percentage points, reaching 88.9 per cent, according to figures from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union (EU). As…

In Europe 1st July 2026

Eurozone inflation cools more than expected, standing at 2.8% in June

Reported by Consejeros Editorial Team Inflation in the Eurozone offers some respite. In June, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 2.8%, down from 3.2% in May and below expectations, according to the preliminary estimate published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union (EU). This was driven by a moderation across all components, particularly energy. Specifically, energy prices rose by 8.7%, well below the 10.8% recorded the previous…

European economy 2nd June 2026

Eurozone inflation rises to 3.2% in May, highest since 2023

Reported by Consejeros Editorial Team The rise in energy prices resulting from the war in the Middle East has driven up inflation in the Eurozone. In May, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 3.2%, up from 3% in April, according to preliminary estimates published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union (EU). The figure, which is in line with expectations, puts further pressure on the European Central…

In Europe 25th May 2026

Sharp fall in eurozone trade surplus – €26 billion since March last year – reflects rise in oil prices

Analysis by Karsten Junius Higher oil prices are taking their toll on the eurozone’s trade balance. In March, the surplus fell by €3 billion compared with February and by €26 billion compared with March last year. Relatively weak exports in the eurozone’s main export sectors—machinery and vehicles, as well as chemicals and related products—also contributed to the decline in the trade surplus. The persistence of high commodity prices suggests that…

European economy, In Europe 19th May 2026

Eurozone trade surplus plummets to €7.8 billion in March

Reported by the Consejeros Editorial Team The Eurozone’s goods trade balance recorded a surplus of €7.8 billion in March, compared with €34.1 billion in the same month last year, according to data published on Tuesday by Eurostat. Eurozone exports of goods to the rest of the world reached €265.3 billion in March, representing a 5.5% fall compared with the same month in 2025. Meanwhile, imports rose by 4.4% to €257.4…

European economy, In Europe 30th April 2026

Inflation expectations in Eurozone for next 12 months rise from 2.5% in February to 4% in March, according to ECB

Link Securities | As announced yesterday by ECB analysts, median inflation expectations in the Eurozone for the next 12 months rose in March to 4.0% from 2.5% in February, reaching their highest level since October 2023. Furthermore, March saw the largest monthly increase in this figure since early 2022, when the war in Ukraine began. In March, the conflict in the Middle East, which has led to the blockade of…

In Europe 24th April 2026

Eurozone consumer confidence fell to -20.6 points in March from previous -16.4

Link Securities | The Eurozone consumer confidence index fell in its preliminary April reading to -20.6 points from -16.4 points in its final March reading, according to the European Commission (EC). Analysts had expected a slightly better reading of -17.3 points. This decline was a result of consumers in the region’s concerns about the economic outlook, as the conflict in the Middle East is increasing energy price volatility and inflation…

In Europe 16th April 2026

Eurozone industrial production exceeds expectation, up 0.4% in February

CdM | Industrial production in the Eurozone rose by 0.4% in February compared with January, more than expected, whilst it fell by 0.6% compared with the same month last year, less than expected, according to data from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union (EU). Across the EU, industrial production also grew by 0.4% compared with the previous month, whilst it fell by 0.1% compared with February 2025. Specifically,…

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