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– In July, the number of graduate job openings across the UK dropped nearly by half compared to the same month last year, indicating a tighter entry-level recruitment environment. Adzuna reported a total of 8,383 advertised graduate roles for the

– In the second quarter of 2026, the OECD region experienced a modest uptick in economic activity, with most member nations reporting growth. The gross domestic product increased by 0.5% compared to the previous quarter, slightly higher than the 0.4%

– UK inflation picked up pace in July, driven by increasing household energy costs, reaching its highest annual growth since March. The Consumer Prices Index increased by 2.9% compared to the previous year, up from 2.6% in June. Prices also

– In the second quarter of 2026, European Union business registrations experienced a slight decrease, while insolvency filings surged. After seasonal adjustment, new company registrations dropped by 0.5% compared to the previous quarter. Conversely, bankruptcy declarations increased by 5.7% over

– The European Commission has extended fiscal leeway for EU member states to fund qualifying energy security projects until 2028. This guidance permits governments to utilize the national escape clause for extraordinary spending. To qualify, measures must bolster energy security

– Across international markets, precious metals experienced downward momentum on Friday as spot gold prices fell, setting the stage for an overall weekly decrease. Data showed that spot gold dipped 0.5 percent to trade at $4,326.75 per ounce, while United

– The final consumer price data published by the Italian National Institute of Statistics, or Istat, shows that the country’s annual inflation rate eased to 2.9 percent in July 2026. This figure marks a slight slowdown from June’s 3.0 percent,

– In July, Spain’s annual inflation surged to 3.6%, up from 3.2% in June. This figure surpassed the preliminary estimate of 3.5% issued at the end of July. Consumer prices increased by 0.3% compared to the previous month, exceeding the

– Industrial activity within the euro area remained unchanged in June 2026 compared to the previous month, whereas the European Union experienced a modest 0.2% growth. According to Eurostat, both regions had achieved 0.3% monthly growth in May. Year-over-year, June

– In July 2026, Italy’s annual inflation rate eased to 2.9% from 3.0% in June, with consumer prices increasing by 0.3% compared to the previous month, based on final national statistics. The July figure was marginally above the initial estimate