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Hungary Producer Prices Fall 0.7% in May

Producer prices in Hungary decreased by 0.7% year-on-year in May 2026, reversing a 0.3% rise in the previous month.Non-domestic output prices continued to drop (-1.8% vs -0.5% in April), while growth in domestic output prices eased (1.9% vs 2.2%).By sector, manufacturing costs fell further (-2.2% v…

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France Household Spending Tops Forecasts in May

Household consumption of goods in France grew by 0.5% month-on-month in May 2026, exceeding market estimates of 0.2% and recovering from a 0.5% fall in the previous month.Energy expenditures rebounded (2.3% vs -3.2% in April), driven by the sharp rebound in gas and electricity consumption following…

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UK economy grows 0.6% in Q1, as expected

Growth was driven by an increase in all three sectors, the ONS said, with the largest contribution from the services sector, which grew 0.8%.Liz McKeown, director of economic statistics at the ONS, said: "Services were the main driver of growth in the latest quarter, with strengths in computer prog…

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Japan Industrial Output Rises Less Than Expected

TOKYO (dpa-AFX) - Japan's industrial production expanded for the second straight month in May, though at a slower than expected rate, official data showed on Tuesday.Industrial production rose 0.5 percent month-on-month in May, the same as in the previous month, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and I…

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French Inflation Cools More Than Expected

By Don Nico ForbesFrench inflation eased more than expected in June, suggesting price pressures are beginning to soften amid falling energy costs due to easing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.Consumer price growth slowed to 2.0% on year from 2.8% in May, according to EU-harmonized data published…

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French preliminary inflation at 2% in June, below estimates

French consumer prices rose less than expected in June, preliminary data from statistics agency INSEE showed on Tuesday.France's harmonized inflation rate, adjusted for comparison with other euro zone countries, was 2% year-on-year in June.A Reuters poll of 17 analysts had on average expected a rat…

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UAE Fuel Price Committee announces prices for July

Staff WriterABU DHABI - The UAE Fuel Price Committee has approved lower fuel prices for July 2026, with prices falling from June levels, reflecting changes in global markets.The approved prices are as follows:Super ''98'': AED3.40 per litre.Special ''95'' : AED3.29 per litre.E-Plus ''91'': AED3.21…

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Japan Tankan Corporate Inflation Forecasts Closely Watched — Market Talk

The upcoming Bank of Japan tankan survey could indicate a further upward shift in corporate inflation expectations, says Mizuho Securities economist Ryosuke Katagi. Given that oil prices have been high since the previous March survey, companies could raise their price outlooks in the June report, h…

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UK Q1 Annual GDP Growth Revised Lower

The UK economy expanded by 0.9% year-over-year in Q1 2026, revised down from the preliminary estimate of 1.1% and matching the revised pace recorded in the previous quarter.Growth was driven by a 1.2% increase in services output, while production declined 0.1% and construction fell 1.6% from a year…

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