Inflation Data
German Residential Building Permits Rise 6.8% in August
Germany's Federal Statistical Office reports that residential construction approvals increased in August 2026 compared to the same month last year.
ECB must act flexibly and calmly on inflation, says German Bundesbank chief
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel urged the ECB to use a calm yet flexible approach as inflation in the euro area hits 3.8%, with further rate hikes possible.
German Agricultural Producer Prices Fall 7% in August Year-on-Year
Destatis reports that agricultural producer prices in Germany decreased by 7% in August 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, driven by sharp divergence between crop and animal products.
Swiss Firms Prepare for Third-Quarter Reports as Market Volatility Persists
High energy costs and interest rate concerns shape the global trading environment as Swiss companies prepare to release their third-quarter updates.
Raiffeisen Raises Swiss GDP Outlook and Points to Possible SNB Rate Hike
Raiffeisen has significantly raised its 2026 Swiss GDP growth forecast to 1.7 percent and projects inflation of 0.7 percent.
ECB Executive Board Member Lane Discusses Monetary Policy Diagnostic Challenges
Philip R. Lane outlines the core criteria guiding European Central Bank policy decisions and examines recent inflation data at a Frankfurt conference.