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France’s Fragile Stability Masks Economic and Fiscal Strains
Despite political uncertainty, business sentiment in France was steady in September. However, deeper cracks are emerging

Poland’s 2Q25 GDP Confirms Solid Growth Amid Services-Led Expansion
Economic growth in Poland remains robust (3.4% year-on-year in 2Q) and is more buoyant than in other countries in Central and Eastern Europe. Industry is facing the same headwinds as CEE peers, and construction is stagnant while services are solidly expanding. Consumption growth should allow for near-4% YoY growth in the second half and 3.5% GDP in 2025

Germany’s GDP Contracts in Q2 2025: Weak Investment and Trade Undermine Growth Despite Consumption Support
Germany’s GDP fell 0.3% q/q in Q2 2025 (0.2 pp below the flash); y/y: –0.2% unadjusted, +0.2% calendar-adjusted. Previous quarters: +0.3% (Q1 2025), +0.2% (Q4 2024). Destatis’ annual revision altered earlier quarters by –0.7 to +0.6 pp.

Polish Economy Gains Momentum in Q2 on Strong Consumer Spending
The Polish economy grew by 3.4%YoY in the second quarter, compared to 3.2%YoY in the first quarter. While the flash estimate did not provide a breakdown of growth components, high-frequency indicators suggest continued expansion in the services sector, stagnation in industry, and a contraction in construction

Soft Australian 3Q23 GDP and Moody's Negative China Outlook Shape Market Sentiment

Poland's Economic Rebound: Retail Sales and Construction Surge in Fourth Quarter

French GDP Growth Slows Sharply in Q3 Despite Domestic Demand Rebound: A Detailed Analysis and Future Projections

Dampening Business Optimism in France Signals General Economic Slowdown

Australian GDP Holds Steady at 0.4% as RBA Maintains Rates at 4.10%

French Inflation Surges in August Due to Energy Prices

The Bank of Korea's Inflation Concerns and Policy Outlook

Weak July Performance: Polish Retail Sales Disappoint Amid Economic Challenges

Netherlands Faces Technical Recession as GDP Contracts Again

Polish GDP Contracts Further in 2Q23: Downward Revision Expected for 2023 Growth Forecast

Key Data Releases and Projections for Poland and Hungary: CPI, GDP, and Economic Trends

Philippines 2Q23 GDP Disappoints: Slowdown in Revenge-Spending and Impact of Rate Hikes

Momentum Slows in the Philippines as Headwinds Mount: A Market Outlook

Challenges Ahead for Belgium: Solid Consumption Masks Competitiveness and Fiscal Concerns

Weak Second Half Growth Impacts Overall Growth Rate for 2023

Low Growth and Covid Recovery in the Netherlands: A Revised GDP Outlook

French Outlook: Weak Economy Amid Social Tension

Bank of Korea Maintains Hawkish Stance on Inflation Slowdown

Challenges for the Belgian Economy: Mixed Performance and Threats to Competitiveness

Challenges Ahead for the Belgian Economy: Solid Household Consumption but Concerns Loom

Challenges Ahead: Tense Social Climate and Weak Outlook for the French Economy

Shifting Consumer Trends: Services Outpace Goods in Dutch Household Consumption

Hungary's Retail Sales and Industrial Output Plunge Amidst Constrained Domestic Demand

The Czech National Bank Challenges Dovish Market Expectations Amidst Inflation Risks

Sluggish Growth and the Looming Risk of Recession: Unraveling Australia's Economic Landscape

Stagnation and Struggles: Assessing the Czech Economy's Road to Recovery
