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Eurozone Consumer Confidence Falls More than Expected

Consumer confidence in the Euro Area fell further to -17.9 in October 2026 from -16.5 in September, reaching its lowest level since May, according to flash estimates. Figures came in weaker than expected, as analysts had forecast a more modest decline to -17. Concerns over elevated global oil prices, inflationary pressures and the interest rate ...

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China FDI Continues to Fall

Foreign direct investment into China fell by 4.3% year-on-year to CNY 548.8 billion or USD 82.2 billion in the first nine months of the year, compared to a 5.3% drop in the first eight months of 2026.

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