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Eurozone economic performance and inflation trends 2026

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In Q2 2026, the Eurozone economy grew by ~~0.4%, marking the largest quarterly increase in the region over~~ 0.6% compared to the ~~past year~~ first quarter, following ~~earlier stagnation. The broader EU saw~~ a ~~0.5% increase, with annual GDP growth reaching 1.0% in the Eurozone and 1.2% in the EU. Employment in both the Eurozone and the EU rose by 0.1% during this period.~~ period of stagnation. Growth rates varied significantly by member state. Ireland led with 3.9% quarterly growth, followed by Lithuania at 1.7% and Sweden at 1.4%. Spain demonstrated resilience with 0.7% growth, driven by a 0.6% rise in internal demand, maintaining an annual growth rate of 2.7% for four consecutive quarters. Germany, France, and Italy each recorded ~~0.2% growth, while Belgium and Austria experienced stagnation. Newer data highlights further divergence. Ireland experienced a significant~~ an explosive 10.2% quarterly ~~surge in GDP, a figure~~ GDP increase, though economists note this was heavily influenced by the activities of multinational corporations such as Apple and Eli Lilly; ~~however, economists note a divergence in the real economy, as~~ notably, Modified Domestic Demand fell by 0.8% during the same period. Other notable performers included Slovenia, which saw 1.8% quarterly growth, and Lithuania at 1.7%. Cyprus reported a ~~3.3% annual increase in GDP~~ 0.8% quarterly expansion and a ~~quarterly growth rate of 0.8%, with employment rising by 1.6% year-on-year.~~ 3.3% annual increase, while Greece recorded a 0.3% quarterly GDP increase and a 1.9% annual growth rate, driven primarily by a 6.1% ~~increase~~ annual rise in ~~investments compared~~ gross fixed capital investments. In contrast, Austria was the only member state to ~~Q2 2025, alongside~~ record a ~~modest~~ quarterly ~~GDP increase~~ decline of ~~0.3%.~~ 0.1%. Despite ~~this expansion,~~ these expansions, business bankruptcies rose by 6.9% in the Eurozone and 5.7% in the EU. Inflationary pressures ~~and wage growth~~ show signs of deceleration, with 12-month inflation expectations falling to 2.9% according to the ECB Consumer Expectations Survey. Recent developments show Spain and France navigating distinct fiscal and growth challenges. Spain projects 0.6% growth for the third quarter and maintains a 2.6% annual GDP growth forecast for 2026, supported by consumption and investment.

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