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Germany's Retail Sector Shows Resilience with a 2.2% Surge in March Sales Year-on-Year

Germany's retail sales in March showed a 2.2% real-term increase year-on-year, with food retail growing modestly and non-food retail experiencing mixed results. Monthly and nominal...

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France's Inflation Holds Steady at 0.8% in April: A Deep Dive into the Economic Indicators

France's inflation rate stayed at 0.8% in April, with services like transport and food driving prices up, while energy costs decreased. The HCPI is projected to grow similarly.

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Germany's Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.3% in April, Signaling Economic Resilience

Germany's unemployment rate slightly decreased to 6.3% in April from 6.4% in March, with 2.9 million unemployed residents. The underemployment rate also saw changes, reflecting the...

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Germany's Economy Shows Resilience with a 0.2% Growth in Q1 Amid Challenges

Germany's GDP grew by 0.2% in Q1 2025, despite a yearly decline of 0.4% and a monthly drop of 0.2%. The report notes increases in household consumption and capital formation, indic...

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Italy's Economy Shows Resilience with a 0.6% GDP Growth in Q1 2025

Italy's GDP grew by 0.6% in Q1 2025, with positive contributions from the agriculture and industry sectors, while services stagnated. Domestic demand rose, but net exports slightly...

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BOK Signals Major Policy Shift Towards Quantitative Easing and Regular RP Purchases

Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong announces a potential shift towards quantitative easing and regular RP purchases to address reduced won liquidity and changing monetary polic...

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Italy's Economy Shows Resilience with a 0.6% GDP Growth in Q1 2025, Outperforming Expectations

Italy's GDP grew by 0.6% in Q1 2025, with positive contributions from agriculture and industry sectors, while services stagnated. Domestic demand rose, but net exports fell.

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Germany's Economy Shows Resilience with a 0.2% Growth in Q1 Despite Annual Dip

Germany's economy grew by 0.2% in Q1, showing resilience despite a 0.4% annual decline. Household spending and investment saw increases, indicating some economic strengths.