Belgium's consumer price inflation accelerated further in September to the highest level in more than three years amid soaring energy costs. The consumer price index climbed 4.69 percent year-over-year in September, faster than the 3.97 percent rise in August. Inflation based on energy quickened to 24.4 percent from 16.5 percent, led by 33.9 percent surge in motor fuel costs.
Consumer price inflation in Iceland increased further in September to the highest level in just over two years. The consumer price index rose 5.9 percent year-on-year in September, following a 5.6 percent increase in August. Inflation based on transportation quickened to 11.9 percent from 9.9 percent, and the annual growth in health costs accelerated to 5.3 percent from 4.0 percent.
Turkey's economic confidence strengthened further in September to the highest level in more than three years. The economic sentiment index rose to 101.3 in September from 100.6 in August. Among components, morale for manufacturing rose somewhat to 102.5 from 102.4, and retail trade confidence improved to 111.3 from 110.1.
A measure signaling future turning points in the Swiss economy strengthened further in September to the highest level in five years. The barometer rose to 109.1 in September from a revised 106.7 in August. The indicator bundles for manufacturing and services, as well as for construction, show particularly positive developments in September, the survey said.
Eurozone economic confidence weakened unexpectedly in September due to the fall in consumer sentiment, monthly survey data from the European Commission showed Tuesday. The economic sentiment index dropped to 97.9 in September from 98.4 in the previous month. The score was forecast to rise to 99.0.
Retail sales in Spain decreased for a second month in a row in August amid a decline in sales of food as well as due to a slump in demand at service stations and small chain stores, preliminary data from the statistical office INE showed on Tuesday. Seasonally adjusted retail sales at constant prices fell 0.4 percent year-on-year in August, same as in July.
UK mortgage approvals declined to a 32-month low in August amid higher borrowing costs, while consumer credit reached a record high, data from the Bank of England showed Tuesday. Net mortgage approvals for house purchases, an indicator of future borrowing, fell unexpectedly to 54,918 in August from 55,928 in the previous month.
Italy's producer price inflation accelerated in August to the highest level in more than three-and-a-half years amid higher energy costs. The producer price index climbed 10.9 percent year-over-year in August, faster than the 7.7 percent increase in July. The acceleration in inflation was mainly driven by 34.5 percent higher costs for energy.
Spain inflation rose to the highest level in three-and-a-half years in September on fuel prices, flash estimate from the statistical office INE showed Tuesday. Consumer price inflation accelerated more-than-expected to 4.9 percent in September from 4.3 percent in August. This was the highest...
Sweden's economic sentiment strengthened further in September to the highest level in more than four years amid a sharp improvement in consumer confidence. The economic tendency index climbed to 107.1 in September from 105.1 in the previous month. The confidence among consumers rose to 102.2 in September, reaching the highest level since December 2021, from 98.4 in August.
UK shop prices grew at a slightly slower pace in September due to promotions and strong discounting, the British Retail Consortium said Tuesday. Shop price inflation edged down to 1.4 percent from 1.5 percent in August. Nonetheless, the rate remained above the three-month average of 1.3 percent....
Lithuania's retail sales growth moderated for the fourth successive month in August. Retail sales, excluding VAT, climbed a calendar-adjusted 3.7 percent year-on-year in August, slower than the 6.0 percent rise in July. The annual sales growth in non-food products softened to 9.2 percent from 11.8 percent, and sales of food items grew at a slower pace of 0.8 percent.
Norway's volume of retail rose a seasonally adjusted 0.6 percent month-on-month in August, reversing a 0.6 percent decrease in July. The rebound in August was mainly driven by 5.3 percent fewer sales in automotive fuel and a 1.9 percent rise in demand for cultural and recreational goods. Meanwhile, sales of ICT equipment contracted 3.7 percent.
Austria's manufacturing activity expanded at the strongest pace in more than four years in September, survey results from S&P Global showed Monday. The UniCredit Bank Austria manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 54.9 in September from 54.4 in the previous month. This was the highest score since May 2022.
Consumers in Finland remained more pessimistic in September, while industrial sentiment stayed less positive. The consumer confidence index stood at -4.9 in September, down from -3.0 in the previous month. Consumers' expectations regarding their own economy over the next twelve months were subdued and estimates of its present state very weak.
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