Economics

Euro Area Factory Activity Confirmed at Nearly 4-Year High

The S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI climbed to 52.2 in April 2026, its highest in nearly four years, up from…

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Germany Factory Growth Revised Slightly Higher

The S&P Global Germany Manufacturing PMI was revised slightly higher to 51.4 in April 2026 from a preliminary of 51.2,…

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France Manufacturing Growth Strongest Since 2022

France’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.8 in April 2026 from 50.0 in March, confirming initial estimates and marking…

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Economic Calendar: PMI data in the spotlight; this week’s corporate calendar

We are approaching the start of the spot trading session in Europe. At the start of the session, the key…

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Poland Manufacturing Remains in Contraction

Poland’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI edged up to 48.8 in April 2026 from 48.7 in March, surpassing market expectations of…

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Spain Factory Activity Surprises on the Upside

The S&P Global Spain Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.7 in April 2026 from 48.7 in March, surpassing market forecasts of…

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Sweden Manufacturing PMI Highest in Over 4 Years

Sweden’s Swedbank Manufacturing PMI rose to 57.2 in April 2026 from 56.2 in March, extending its run above the long-term…

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Turkey Inflation Rate Hits 6-Month High

The annual inflation rate jumped to 32.37% in April 2026 from 30.87% in the previous month, surpassing market expectations of…

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India Manufacturing PMI Revised Lower

India’s HSBC Manufacturing PMI came in at 54.7 in April 2026, revised down from the preliminary estimate of 55.9 but…

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Dutch Manufacturing PMI Highest Since 2022

The Nevi Netherlands Manufacturing PMI rose to 54.4 in April 2026 from 52.0 in March, marking the highest since July…

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