Broader financial shock ‘unlikely’ following French PM resignation
The resignation of French prime minister François Bayrou is unlikely to increase financial turbulence across the eurozone, however it is…
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Private consumption to rise in Italy, if inflation remains manageable
Private consumption in Italy has remained subdued for most of the year, however it could be set to rise in…
US tariffs ‘already denting’ European exports, says ING
US tariffs are already having an impact on European exports, ING has said, citing the bloc’s latest export data. In…
Poland’s GDP rose 0.8% in the second quarter of 2025
Poland‘s seasonally-adjusted GDP rose by 0.8% in the second quarter of 2025, on a quarter-on-quarter basis, Statistics Poland has said….
What EU country reported the biggest increase in retail sales in May 2025?
Cyprus reported the biggest annual increase in retail sales (in volume terms) in the EU in May 2025, seeing a…
What EU country reported the highest unemployment rate in May 2025?
Spain continues to be the EU country with the highest seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate, reporting a rate of 10.8% in May…
Increased European defence spending likely to impact households
Increased defence spending by European countries, which is being discussed by NATO members at The Hague this week, is likely…
Political polarisation in Poland likely to weigh on business competitiveness
Following the narrow victory of right-wing candidate Karol Nawrocki in Poland‘s presidential election, ING has said that the political polarisation…
‘Less optimistic outlook’ for Hungary’s labour market, says ING
Hungary‘s labour market is presenting a “less optimistic outlook”, analysts at ING have said, as the country’s statistics office reported…
Business sentiment improvement in France hints at economic recovery, says ING
France’s business climate index rose to 97 in March, from 96 the previous month, an indication of potential economic recovery,…