Portugal inflation rises to 2.4% in June 2025
Portugal’s annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 2.4 per cent in June 2025, up from 2.3 per…
Bulgaria to become 21st euro area member from January 2026
The Council of the European Union has formally approved Bulgaria’s accession to the euro area, with the transition…
Germany’s GDP expected to decline 0.2% in 2024: Bundesbank
Germany’s calendar-adjusted real gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024 is expected to decline 0.2 per cent, and to…
IMF offers Sri Lanka immediate access to $350 mn
Though Sri Lanka’s economic outlook remains positive, global trade policy uncertainties pose significant risks to its macroeconomic and…
Euro area inflation expectations ease in May: ECB survey
Inflation expectations in the euro area moderated in May. The median perceived inflation rate over the past 12…
Euro area inflation expectations ease in May: ECB survey
Inflation expectations in the euro area moderated in May. The median perceived inflation rate over the past 12…
ICE cotton rises on stronger crude; market wary of tariff expiry
ICE cotton futures rose and closed higher on Wednesday, supported by rising grain prices and stronger crude oil.…
Trump optimistic about India-US trade deal with ‘much less tariffs’
Expressing optimism about finalising a trade agreement with India that would lower tariffs and allow US companies greater…
Turkiye’s economic confidence hits 96.71 in June, retail trade weakens
Turkiye’s economic confidence index rose marginally in June 2025, reaching 96.71 from 96.65 in May, reflecting a modest…
EU’s retail, consumer confidence down in June
The Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) for the European Union (EU) dropped by 1 point to 94 in June…
Germany’s business climate hits 12-month high in June 2025: ifo
Business sentiment in Germany showed signs of improvement in June 2025, with the Business Climate Index rising to…
India, Sweden deepen trade and innovation partnership
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal held a series of substantive engagements with senior members of the…