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– According to recent data from Adzuna, the number of graduate job openings in the UK declined by nearly 46% in July compared to the same month in the previous year. The platform reported a total of 8,383 live graduate

– In the second quarter of 2026, economic expansion across OECD nations showed a modest increase, with gross domestic product (GDP) rising by 0.5% compared to the previous quarter. This follows a 0.4% growth rate recorded in the first quarter,

– UK inflation reached its highest point since March in July, primarily due to the surge in household energy costs. The Consumer Prices Index climbed 2.9% compared to the same period last year, up from 2.6% in June, marking the

– European Union business registrations saw a decline in the second quarter of 2026, while bankruptcy filings surged significantly, according to new data. The number of new companies registering dropped 0.5% from the previous quarter on a seasonally adjusted basis,

– The European Commission has introduced guidelines allowing EU member states to pursue increased fiscal leeway for energy security expenditures through the year 2028. This initiative extends an existing national escape clause, originally utilized for increased defence budgets, to include

– Global markets for precious metals experienced a downturn on Friday as spot gold prices declined, setting the stage for a week-to-week decrease. According to financial data, spot gold fell by 0.5 percent to trade at $4,326.75 per ounce, while

Italy’s annual consumer inflation rate experienced a modest slowdown, reaching 2.9 percent in July 2026, compared to 3.0 percent in June, based on the final figures published by the national statistics agency Istat. This confirmed number was revised upward from

– According to the final official figures, Spain’s annual consumer price inflation reached 3.6% in July, up from 3.2% in June, exceeding the preliminary estimate of 3.5% issued on July 30. The data also shows that consumer prices grew by

– Eurostat reported that industrial output within the euro area remained stable in June 2026 compared to May, while production across the European Union grew by 0.2%. These figures, seasonally adjusted, followed a 0.3% month-on-month growth in both regions during

– Italy’s annual consumer inflation rate eased to 2.9% in July 2026, down from 3.0% in June, according to final national data released on Aug. 12 which showed consumer prices increased by 0.3% compared to June. Preliminary figures at the