The German economy stabilized in the second quarter as private consumption helped to halt the recession, official data showed on Friday. Despite the social unrest, growth in the French economy accelerated on robust exports.
Elsewhere, the Spanish economy continued to register moderate growth in the second quarter with notable improvements in household consumption and investment.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.