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Saudi Arabia’s economy recorded a steep year-over-year contraction in the second quarter of 2026, with GDP falling by 4.80%, according to data updated on 30 July 2026. This marks...

Sweden’s retail sector showed signs of moderating momentum in June, as year-over-year sales growth slowed to 6.6%, down from 8.1% in May 2026. The fresh data, updated on 30 July...

Denmark’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 2.7% in June 2026, matching the level recorded in May 2026, according to the latest data updated on 30 July 2026. The flat reading...

Swedish retail sales moved back into positive territory in June 2026, rising 1.0% month-over-month, according to data updated on 30 July 2026. The increase marks a clear turnaround from...

France’s economy returned to growth in the second quarter of 2026, expanding by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter, in line with market expectations, after a revised 0.1% contraction in the previous quarter, according...

Household consumption of goods in France rose by 0.4% month-on-month in June 2026, defying market expectations of a 0.1% decline and following a downwardly revised 0.3% increase in May. This...

France’s economic expansion eased in the second quarter of 2026, with year-over-year GDP growth slowing to 0.7% from 0.9% in the first quarter, according to data updated on 30 July...

France’s economy moved back into positive territory in the second quarter of 2026, with gross domestic product (GDP) rising 0.2% quarter-over-quarter, according to data updated on 30 July 2026...

French consumer spending inched up in June 2026, signaling a continuation of modest household demand. According to the latest data updated on 30 July 2026, spending rose 0.4% month-over-month, following...

Finland’s gross domestic product grew by 1.8% year-on-year in June 2026, slowing from a downwardly revised 2.7% increase in May. This was the fifth consecutive month of economic expansion...