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EU employment rate reaches 76.4% in the second quarter
The seasonally adjusted rate for ages 20–64 rose by 0.1 percentage points from the previous quarter.
Source: Eurostat
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Euro area economy grows 0.6% in the second quarter
Eurostat estimates quarterly growth of 0.7% across the EU.
Source: Eurostat
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Euro area retail volume falls 0.6% in July
The monthly decline across the EU was estimated at 0.4%.
Source: Eurostat
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Euro area industrial producer prices rise 1.6% in July
Eurostat’s first estimates show energy prices rising by 5.6% month-on-month.
Source: Eurostat
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Euro area had 11.36 million unemployed people in August
The monthly rate was unchanged but rose year on year in both the euro area and the EU.
Source: Eurostat
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Euro area house prices rise 4% annually in the second quarter
The EU recorded a 4.7% annual increase and a 1.2% quarterly rise.
Source: Eurostat
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OECD projects global growth of 2.9% in 2026 and 3% in 2027
Energy-shock and uncertainty risks persist, with separate forecasts for the United States, euro area and China.
Source: OECD
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OECD: G20 economies grew 0.7% in the second quarter
Aggregate growth slowed from the previous quarter, while country-level results varied.
Source: OECD
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Bank of England holds rate at 3.75% in a 6–3 vote
Three members wanted an increase as the bank highlighted energy’s contribution to August inflation.
Source: Bank of England — September 2026 minutes
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Fed raises federal funds target range to 3.75–4%
The 16 September decision was unanimous as the FOMC described solid activity and elevated inflation.
Source: Federal Reserve — FOMC statement
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IEA deepens its forecast decline in 2026 oil demand
The September report projects an annual fall of 2.5 million barrels per day.
Source: IEA — Oil Market Report, September 2026
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ECB raises three key rates by 25 basis points and lifts inflation projections
The deposit rate moves to 2.50%; new projections put 2027 inflation at 2.5% and growth at 1.4%.
Source: ECB — Monetary policy decisions
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