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OECD GDP grew 0.5% in Q2 2026, up from 0.4% in Q1, as 27 economies expanded while combined G7 growth slowed to 0.3% in the latest OECD data. The post OECD GDP growth rises to 0.5% in second quarter 2026 appeared first on British Messenger.

UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July as higher gas and electricity costs lifted household prices, while transport inflation provided some offset. The post UK inflation rises to 2.9% as energy costs climb appeared first on British Messenger.

EU business registrations fell 0.5% in Q2 2026 while bankruptcy declarations rose 5.7%, reaching their highest level since 2019 across the EU. The post EU bankruptcies hit 2019 high as business registrations ease appeared first on British Messenger.

The EU has expanded fiscal flexibility for qualifying energy security spending, with national caps and approval rules in place through 2028. The post EU widens fiscal flexibility for energy security spending appeared first on British Messenger.

Gold heads for weekly loss as investors unwind inflation-fuelled rally following mild US consumer price data that triggered broad profit taking. The post Gold heads for weekly loss as investors unwind inflation rally appeared first on British Messenger.

Official data confirms Italy’s inflation eases to 2.9 percent in July, offering relief as non-regulated energy price growth cools. The post Italy’s inflation eases to 2.9 percent in July according to Istat appeared first on British Messenger.

Spain’s inflation rose to 3.6% in July as transport, housing and energy costs climbed, while core inflation increased to 3.0% annually. The post Spain inflation climbs to 3.6% in July above initial estimate appeared first on British Messenger.

Euro area industrial production was flat in June 2026, while EU output rose 0.2%, with energy and consumer goods offsetting weaker capital goods. The post Euro area industry stalls while EU output rises 0.2% appeared first on British Messenger.

Italy inflation eased to 2.9% in July 2026 from 3.0% in June, while energy and food price shifts shaped the latest consumer price data. The post Italy inflation eases to 2.9% in July 2026 appeared first on British Messenger.

Denmark consumer inflation fell to 1.7% in July, with services up 3.8%, goods down 0.7% and core inflation unchanged at 2.3% overall. The post Denmark inflation cools while core rate holds at 2.3% appeared first on British Messenger.