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Economy



China's manufacturing activity unexpectedly contracts in July as domestic demand remains weak

China's manufacturing sector unexpectedly returned to contraction in July, highlighting persistent challenges facing the world's second-largest economy as weak domestic demand and rising production costs continue to weigh on industrial activity. Official data released by the National Bureau......

France's inflation rises to 2.1% in July as energy and services drive consumer prices higher

Consumer price inflation in France accelerated in July, reaching 2.1% year-on-year, according to a preliminary estimate released by the country's national statistics agency, INSEE. The increase marks a noticeable rise from the 1.8% annual inflation rate recorded in June, reflecting renewed upward......

SNCF strike disrupts train services in normandy through August 2

Rail passengers traveling between Paris and Normandy are set to face delays and cancellations this weekend after SNCF announced that an unexpected local labor action will disrupt train services from Friday, July 31, through Sunday, August 2. The disruption comes at the start of one of France's busiest......

Morocco's long-term development strategy earns praise from Japanese academic

Morocco's economic, institutional and social progress reflects the implementation of a long-term strategic vision that has strengthened the country's resilience and international standing, according to Kei Nakagawa, President of Hagoromo University of International Studies in Japan. Speaking......

US economy cools in second quarter as consumer spending and AI investment sustain growth

The U.S. economy lost momentum during the second quarter of 2026, expanding at a slower pace than economists had anticipated. However, resilient consumer spending and continued investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure suggest that domestic demand remains strong despite mounting external pressures. According......

Bank Of England holds rates steady as growing Hawkish bloc signals inflation concerns

The Bank of England opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Thursday, maintaining the policy rate at 3.75%, but the latest vote revealed a stronger push within the central bank for tighter monetary policy as geopolitical risks threaten to reignite inflationary pressures. While financial......

Sterling edges higher against euro before Bank of England decision as dollar gains on geopolitical tensions

The British pound traded mixed on Thursday as investors positioned themselves ahead of the Bank of England's latest monetary policy announcement. While sterling strengthened against the euro, it retreated versus the U.S. dollar as heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East boosted demand......

France's private-sector employment slips again in second quarter despite economic growth

France's private-sector labor market continued to weaken during the second quarter of 2026, with employment edging lower despite a modest return to economic growth, according to preliminary data released by INSEE. The country's private sector shed 19,300 jobs between April and June, representing......

Stellantis returns to profit as second-quarter revenue jumps 13%, reaffirming 2026 outlook

Stellantis delivered a markedly stronger second quarter, returning to profitability after last year's losses as higher vehicle sales and improving commercial performance lifted revenue across key markets. The global automaker reported net profit of €293 million for the April-to-June period,......

Spain's economy outperforms forecasts as second-quarter growth accelerates

Spain's economy expanded at a faster pace during the second quarter of 2026, reinforcing its position as one of Europe's strongest-performing major economies despite ongoing global uncertainty. Preliminary figures released by the National Statistics Institute showed that gross domestic product......

European banks extend earnings rally as Deutsche Bank, UBS and Standard Chartered outperform forecasts

Europe's banking sector continued its multi-year resurgence on Wednesday as Deutsche Bank, UBS and Standard Chartered all reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded market expectations. The latest results extend a recovery that has driven European bank shares sharply higher since 2024, demonstrating......

Tanger Med ranks among the world’s largest container ports

Morocco’s Tanger Med port is strengthening its position in global maritime trade after ranking 16th among the world’s largest container ports, according to a recent classification published by Ports Europe. The port complex recorded strong growth in 2025, handling approximately 11.1 million......

IEA: Morocco strengthens its global position in electric vehicle battery materials

Morocco is emerging as an increasingly important player in the global supply chain for electric vehicle batteries, supported by its substantial phosphate resources, strategic location and expanding industrial base, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest analysis of critical minerals. The......

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