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– According to recent data from Adzuna, the number of graduate vacancies in the UK dropped by almost 46% in July compared to the same month last year. The platform reported a total of 8,383 live graduate positions, down from

– In the second quarter of 2026, OECD nations experienced a modest increase in economic activity, with gross domestic product (GDP) climbing by 0.5% from the previous quarter. This follows a 0.4% growth rate recorded in the first quarter, based

– UK inflation reached its highest point since March in July, largely driven by increased household energy costs. The Consumer Prices Index went up 2.9% compared to the previous year, a rise from 2.6% in June. This marked the first

– European Union saw a decline in new business registrations during the second quarter of 2026, while bankruptcy filings spiked sharply. On a seasonally adjusted basis, new business registrations decreased by 0.5% compared to the first quarter. Conversely, bankruptcy declarations

– The European Commission has introduced new guidance allowing EU nations to pursue additional fiscal leeway for energy security initiatives through 2028. This directive extends a pre-existing national escape clause—initially utilized for increased defence expenditure—to certain publicly funded energy projects

– On Friday, global markets for precious metals experienced downward pressure, with spot gold prices decreasing and setting the stage for a weekly decrease overall. According to financial data, spot gold fell 0.5 percent to trade at $4,326.75 per ounce,

According to finalized data from the national statistics agency Istat, Italy’s annual inflation rate for consumers eased slightly to 2.9 percent in July 2026, decreasing from 3.0 percent in June. This figure was revised upward from an initial flash estimate

– Official data confirms that Spain’s annual consumer price inflation reached 3.6% in July, up from 3.2% in June. This figure exceeds the preliminary estimate of 3.5% released on July 30. Consumer prices saw a monthly increase of 0.3%, which

– According to Eurostat, industrial activity within the European Union experienced a 0.2% rise in June 2026, while the euro area’s production remained flat compared to May. These figures, seasonally adjusted, followed a 0.3% monthly growth in both regions during

– In July 2026, Italy’s yearly inflation rate for consumers eased slightly to 2.9% from 3.0% in June. According to final national data released on Aug. 12, consumer prices increased by 0.3% compared to June. Initial estimates at the end