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– European Union documented a €21.8 billion shortfall in its trade of goods during the second quarter of 2026, marking the first quarterly deficit since the same period in 2023. During this timeframe, imports from outside the EU hit €701.8

– Graduate job vacancies across the UK fell by almost half in July from a year earlier, highlighting a tighter entry-level hiring market. Adzuna counted 8,383 advertised graduate roles during the month, compared with 15,397 in July 2025. The decline

– In the second quarter of 2026, economic activity within the OECD region experienced a modest uptick, with most member countries reporting expansion. The gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.5% compared to the previous quarter, slightly surpassing the 0.4%

– UK inflation picked up pace in July, driven by increased household energy bills, reaching their strongest year-over-year growth since March. The Consumer Prices Index rose 2.9% compared to the same month last year, surpassing June’s 2.6%. Month-on-month, prices grew

– In the second quarter of 2026, the European Union experienced a decline in new business registrations alongside a notable increase in bankruptcy filings. Seasonal adjustment revealed a 0.5% decrease in registrations compared to the previous quarter, while insolvency declarations

– The European Commission has expanded fiscal flexibility for EU countries that fund qualifying energy security measures through 2028. The guidance allows governments to seek added room under the national escape clause used for exceptional spending. Eligible measures must support

– On Friday, global markets for precious metals saw a downward trend as spot gold prices declined, setting the stage for a weekly decrease overall. According to market data, spot gold fell by 0.5 percent to reach $4,326.75 per ounce,

– In July 2026, Italy’s consumer price index data published by the Istat confirmed a slight slowdown in annual inflation, reaching 2.9 percent. This final figure reflects a minor decrease from the 3.0 percent recorded in June 2026, revised upward

– In July, Spain saw its annual inflation rate climb to 3.6%, up from 3.2% in June. This final figure surpassed the earlier 3.5% preliminary estimate issued at the end of July. Additionally, consumer prices increased by 0.3% compared to

– Industrial production in the euro area held steady in June 2026 from the previous month, while output across the European Union increased 0.2%. Eurostat said both regions had recorded 0.3% monthly growth in May. Compared with June 2025, production