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March Sees a Slight Dip in Eurozone Retail Sales Amid Varied Sector Performance

Eurostat reports a 0.1% monthly decline in Eurozone and EU retail trade in March, with year-on-year growth. Sector performances vary, and country-level data shows Slovenia and Malt...

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Eurozone Retail Sales Dip Slightly in March Amid Mixed Sector Performances

Eurostat reports a 0.1% decline in Eurozone and EU retail trade in March, with annual growth of 1.5% and 1.4% respectively. Sector performances vary, with automotive fuel sales up ...

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UK Construction Sector Shows Signs of Recovery with Slight PMI Increase in April

The UK construction sector showed signs of recovery in April with a slight increase in the PMI to 46.6, as reported by S&P Global. Civil engineering lagged behind, while reside...

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Surge in German Factory Orders: A 3.6% Rise in March Signals Economic Momentum

German factory orders saw a 3.6% increase in March, with domestic and foreign orders rising. Significant growth was noted in sectors like electrical equipment and pharmaceuticals.

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France's Trade Deficit Narrows to €6.25 Billion in March, Signaling Economic Resilience

France's trade deficit improved to €6.25 billion in March, with exports growing by 5.6% and imports by 2.3%. The energy deficit decreased slightly, while manufactured goods showed ...

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March Sees a 0.5% Drop in Italian Retail Sales, Highlighting a Yearly Decline of 2.8%

Italian retail sales fell by 0.5% in March 2025, with a yearly decline of 2.8%. Food and non-food sectors both saw decreases, with the food sector more affected due to the Easter h...

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Italy's Retail Sector Takes a Hit: March Sales Dip 0.5% Amid Economic Challenges

Italy's retail sales fell by 0.5% in March, with an annual drop of 2.8%, indicating economic challenges ahead. The National Statistics Institute reports a concerning trend in consu...

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Germany's Industrial Sector Booms: Factory Orders Surge 3.6% in March, Signaling Economic Strength

Germany's factory orders saw a 3.6% increase in March, with significant growth in both domestic and foreign orders. Key sectors like electrical equipment and pharmaceuticals led th...