France’s boost in manufacturing output may prove to be temporary, says ING
A recent rebound in French manufacturing output may prove to be short-lived, due to weak demand, energy pressures, and geopolitical…
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Short-term effect of general election on Hungary’s economy could be limited, says ING
The decisive victory of the Tisza Party, led by Péter Magyar, in Hungary‘s general election at the weekend, means that…
Eurozone PMI falls to 50.5 in March 2026, lowest in ten months amid Iran conflict concerns
The economic outlook for the Eurozone Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) depends on how the Iran conflict unfolds, Bert Colijn, chief…
Poland’s retail sector proved resilient during the winter months, says ING
While Poland has seen recent declines in construction and production output, its retail sector has “proved more resilient than expected”,…
Poland reports retail sales rise in December 2025
Poland reported a 5.3% increase in retail sales at constant prices in December 2025, compared to the same month a…
Germany’s labour market weakened in December 2025
Germany‘s labour market continued to weaken as 2025 drew to a close, with December seeing the highest December unemployment level…
What euro area country reported the highest inflation rate in November 2025?
Estonia reported the highest annual inflation rate in the euro area in November 2025, of 4.7%, according to flash estimates…
‘Solid’ expansion of eurozone business activity recorded in November
November saw a ‘solid’ expansion of business activity in the eurozone, according to the latest HCOB Flash Eurozone Composite PMI…
Romanian economy seeing ‘signs of life’, says ING
The Romanian economy is seeing “signs of life”, ING has said, following flash estimates that indicate that the economy grew…
Business sentiment in Spain sees modest improvement in September
Business sentiment in Spain showed modest signs of improvement in September 2025, with the composite index rising to 53.8, according…