French economy grows 0.3% quarterly in Q2

Inflation-adjusted GDP climbs after increase in total production of goods and services, household consumption, 1st estimate shows. France’s inflation-adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) climbed 0.3% in the second quarter of the year compared to the previous quarter, the first estimate...

Fitch upgrades Pakistan’s rating to CCC+

Rating could be upgraded with recovery in foreign-currency reserves, easing of external financing risks, government debt falling, says agency. Fitch Ratings said it upgraded Pakistan's long-term foreign currency issuer default rating to CCC+ from CCC. The rating agency said the upgrade...

Portuguese economy grows 1.5% in Q2

Annual GDP hike matches previous quarter’s growth rate, while quarterly growth slows down from Q1. Portugal’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased 1.5% on an annual basis in the second quarter of the year, matching the yearly growth rate of the...

Italian economy grows 0.2% in 2nd quarter

Expansion represents 4th positive result in row, according to country’s statistical office. Italy’s gross domestic product rose 0.2% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to previous quarter, according to preliminary estimates. "After a slight decline in the second quarter of...

Austrian economy stagnates in Q2

Losses in industry and construction result in 8th consecutive quarterly decline in Austria’s GDP, flash estimate shows. Austria’s gross domestic product (GDP) stagnated in the second quarter of the year, down minus 0%, easing from a 0.2% increase in the...