International Financial News

Italy Economic Growth Eases In Q2; Unemployment Reaches 7-Month High

07/30/2026 - 05:31 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Italy's economy expanded at a slightly slower pace in the second quarter, while unemployment rate increased in June to the highest level in seven ...Full Story»

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Finland Q2 GDP Growth Remains Stable At 0.9%

07/30/2026 - 04:47 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Finland's economy expanded at a steady pace in the second quarter, flash data from Statistics Finland showed on Thursday. Gross domestic product rose a seasonally ...Full Story»

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Spain Inflation Strongest Since 2024

07/30/2026 - 04:10 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Spain's inflation increased to the highest level since May 2024, flash data from the statistical office INE showed Thursday. Consumer price inflation ...Full Story»

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Japan Consumer Sentiment Hits 5-Month High In July

07/30/2026 - 03:40 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Japan's consumer sentiment improved in July to the highest level in five months, survey data from the Cabinet Office showed on Thursday. The ...Full Story»

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Spain GDP Growth Improves In Q2

07/30/2026 - 03:39 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Spain's economic growth improved in the second quarter, preliminary data from the statistical office INE showed Thursday. Gross domestic product rose ...Full Story»

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France Avoids Recession With 0.2% GDP Growth

07/30/2026 - 02:50 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - The French economy rebounded in the second quarter, avoiding a recession, driven by robust consumption and exports, flash data from the statistical ...Full Story»

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Australia Building Approval Data Due On Thursday

07/29/2026 - 18:04 PM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Australia will on Thursday release June figures for building permits, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In May, approvals were ...Full Story»

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Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged, Three Members Vote For Rate Hike

07/29/2026 - 14:17 PM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - In a widely expected move, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced that it has once again decided to leave interest rates unchanged ...Full Story»

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U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Pull Back Much More Than Expected

07/29/2026 - 10:36 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - The Energy Information Administration released a report on Wednesday showing a much sharper-than-expected pullback by U.S. crude oil inventories in the week ...Full Story»

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Portugal Jobless Rate Remains Stable At 5.6%

07/29/2026 - 08:59 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Portugal's unemployment rate held steady in June after falling in the previous three months, preliminary figures from Statistics Portugal showed on Wednesday. ...Full Story»

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Croatia Industrial Output Grows Most In 7 Months

07/29/2026 - 08:32 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Croatia's industrial output expanded for the first time in three months in June, preliminary data from the statistical office showed on Wednesday. The ...Full Story»

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UK Mortgage Approvals Rise In June Despite Higher Rates

07/29/2026 - 07:43 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - UK mortgage approvals increased in June despite rising borrowing costs, data published by the Bank of England revealed Wednesday. Mortgage approvals for ...Full Story»

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Ireland Posts 3.9% Q2 GDP Growth, Halts Recession Trend

07/29/2026 - 07:18 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Ireland's economy expanded in the June quarter after contracting in the previous two quarters, preliminary figures from the statistical office CSO showed on Wednesday. Gross ...Full Story»

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