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In July, Eurozone factory production experienced its most significant growth in nearly four and a half years, even as new orders continued to be weak. The S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index increased to 51.9 from 51.4 in June. This was its strongest reading since April and maintained the measure above the 50 mark that indicates expansion. The final figure was just shy of an earlier projection of 52.0. Conditions within factories improved at the beginning of the third quarter.

The inflation rate across OECD nations decreased to 4.2% in June 2026 from 4.6% in May, halting a streak of three consecutive monthly increases. This indicator measures the yearly variation in consumer prices among the member states of the group. While inflation fell in 20 economies, six saw increases, and 12 remained stable or experienced minimal change. Nine OECD countries reported inflation at or below 2%, with three of those recording rates below 1%.

From 2020-2025, top 10 central bank buyers added about 1,675 tonnes of gold, while the top sellers cut roughly 205 tonnes, according to World Gold Council data.

Euro zone inflation eased to 2.0% in December, matching ECB’s target as energy prices dropped and price stability returned across member states.