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Germany's Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.3% in April, Marking a Slight Improvement

Germany's unemployment rate slightly decreased to 6.3% in April, with a reduction of 36,000 unemployed residents from March but an increase of 182,000 compared to April 2024. The u...

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UK House Prices Growth Slows to 3.4% in April Amid Stamp Duty Changes

UK house prices grew by 3.4% annually in April, down from 3.9% in March, with a monthly decrease of 0.6%. The average price stands at £270,752, influenced by stamp duty changes.

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

Germany's retail trade saw a 2.2% real-term increase in March compared to last year, with food retail growing slightly and non-food retail facing a monthly decline but annual growt...

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

France's inflation rate stayed at 0.8% in April, with increases in service prices offset by declines in energy costs. The HCPI is expected to rise by 0.8% annually.

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France's Inflation Holds Steady at 0.8% in April, What's Driving the Numbers?

France's inflation rate remained steady at 0.8% in April, with services like transport and food driving the numbers. Energy prices fell, while manufactured goods and tobacco stayed...

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Germany's Retail Sector Shows Resilience with a 2.2% Increase in Sales This March

Germany's retail trade in March showed a 2.2% real-term annual increase but a slight monthly decline. Food retail grew modestly, while non-food retail saw a significant annual rise...

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UK House Prices: Annual Growth Slows to 3.4% in April Amid Stamp Duty Changes

The UK's annual house price growth slowed to 3.4% in April, down from 3.9% in March, with experts citing stamp duty changes as a key factor. The average house price stood at £270,7...

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UK Housing Market Cools: Annual Price Growth Slows to 3.4% in April

The UK housing market experienced a slowdown, with annual house price growth dropping to 3.4% in April, according to the Nationwide House Price Index. This indicates a cooling mark...