Economics, as it happens

17 Sept 2026 · Eurozone

Euro-area annual inflation rose to 3.2% in August 2026, while EU inflation was 3.2%.

15 Sept 2026 · Eurozone

The euro area recorded a €14.2 billion surplus in goods trade with the rest of the world in July 2026, with exports at €276.0 billion and imports at €261.8 billion.

10 Sept 2026 · Eurozone

On 10 September 2026, the European Central Bank raised its three key interest rates by 25 basis points; the deposit facility rate is 2.5%.

7 Sept 2026 · Eurozone

Euro-area GDP grew by 0.6% in the second quarter of 2026, while EU GDP grew by 0.7% quarter on quarter.

1 Sept 2026 · Eurozone

Euro-area annual inflation is estimated to have risen to 3.3% in August 2026, from 2.9% in July.

21 Aug 2026 · Eurozone

In the ECB's July 2026 Consumer Expectations Survey, median household inflation expectations were 2.9% for the next 12 months, 2.7% three years ahead and 2.4% five years ahead.

19 Aug 2026 · Eurozone

Euro-area annual inflation rose to 2.9% in July 2026, while EU inflation was 3.0%.

14 Aug 2026 · Eurozone

Euro-area GDP grew by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2026, while EU GDP grew by 0.5% quarter on quarter.

14 Aug 2026 · Eurozone

The euro area recorded a €8.6 billion surplus in goods trade with the rest of the world in June 2026, with exports at €272.5 billion and imports at €264.0 billion.

6 Aug 2026 · Eurozone

The fall in sales volumes gives a cautious signal about household goods spending during the second quarter.

30 Jul 2026 · Eurozone

The jobless rate remained low by historical standards, while youth unemployment continued to show a much tougher labour market for younger workers.

23 Jul 2026 · Eurozone

The ECB kept the deposit rate at 2.25%, the main refinancing rate at 2.40% and the marginal lending rate at 2.65% on 23 July 2026.