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Swiss Economy Surges 1.9% in Second Quarter on Strong Momentum
Switzerland's GDP expanded 1.9% quarter-over-quarter in Q2, accelerating sharply from the first quarter's 0.6% gain, while annual growth jumped to 2.8%.
OECD Raises Switzerland Growth Forecast Sharply for 2026
The OECD now expects Swiss GDP to expand 2.0% in 2026, up from a 1.1% June projection, citing strong domestic demand and a resilient chemical and pharma sector.
Eurostat: Eurozone Q2 GDP rises 0.6%, employment up 0.1%
Eurostat's second estimate shows euro-area growth accelerating from a flat first quarter, with exports and household spending offsetting inventory declines.
Swiss Q2 GDP growth fastest in nearly five years at 1.5%
Swiss economic expansion accelerated to 1.5% in Q2 2026, driven by a surge in pharmaceutical exports, while services saw broad-based but modest gains. Inflation pressures and geopolitical risks remain key concerns.
Canada's GDP growth accelerates to 3.3% annualized rate
Quarterly expansion of 0.3% outpaces major European economies and Japan, with current account swinging to an $8.8 billion surplus.
Brazil keeps 2026 GDP growth forecast at 2.3% after Q2 slowdown
Ministry of Finance maintains 2026 growth outlook despite 0.5% quarterly expansion in Q2, citing policy effects fading and credit cost reductions. First-quarter growth revised to 1.1%.
Brazil Q2 GDP growth beats forecasts as consumption weakens
Second-quarter expansion of 0.5% exceeds expectations, but household consumption falls 0.4% as policymakers eye gradual Selic cuts.
Brazil Q2 GDP growth beats forecasts, but outlook trimmed on credit risks
Second-quarter expansion of 0.5% exceeded expectations, but economists downgrade growth projections for H2 2026 and 2027 citing tight credit conditions and policy uncertainty ahead of October elections.
Norway's mainland GDP grows 0.3% in Q2, misses forecasts
Mainland economy expands below expected 0.4% pace as Statistics Norway reports modest expansion for April-June 2026.
Portugal’s GDP grows 0.8% in Q2, matching initial estimate
Second-quarter expansion driven by net exports and private consumption, offsetting weaker investment. Year-on-year growth accelerates to 2.5%.
India's Q1 GDP growth slows to 7.8% from 8.6% in prior quarter
Growth in Asia's third-largest economy decelerated in the three months to June as domestic demand cooled, government data showed on Monday. The expansion still outpaced most major peers.
India's GDP growth slows to 7.8% in Q2, down from 8.6% in Q1
Quarterly expansion misses expectations as manufacturing and services growth moderates, with full-year target of 6.5-7.0% maintained. Government data released Monday.
Norway’s mainland GDP growth misses forecasts at 0.3% in Q2
Mainland GDP rose 0.3% quarter-on-quarter, below the 0.4% consensus. Data excludes volatile oil and gas output, Statistics Norway reports.
Swiss GDP growth revised up to 1.6% in 2025, BFS reports
Revised data shows Switzerland’s economy expanded 1.6% last year, exceeding prior estimates, while 2024 growth was also adjusted higher to 1.5%.
Germany's Q2 GDP growth revised up to 0.3% as exports rebound
Second-quarter expansion exceeds preliminary estimate, driven by stronger exports and modest household spending. Ifo business climate index rises in August as recovery gains traction.
U.S. GDP growth slows to 1.5% in Q2, matching forecasts
Annualized expansion undershoots prior quarter’s 2.1% pace as preliminary estimate aligns with economist projections. Data subject to two subsequent revisions.
German Q2 GDP rises 0.3% on export rebound, beats forecasts
Second-quarter growth exceeded expectations as exports climbed 2%, though capital investment declined. Year-on-year GDP growth matched 1% after historical revisions.
Germany's Q2 GDP grows 0.3% as exports drive rebound
Germany's economy expanded 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in Q2, beating expectations, while exports surged 2.6% and manufacturing added 0.9% to growth. Annual revision adds 0.8 percentage point to 2011-2021 GDP data.
German economy grows for third straight quarter, beats expectations
Q2 GDP rises 0.3% quarter-on-quarter as exports rebound, outpacing prior estimate. Manufacturing PMI hits four-year high amid defense, infrastructure orders.
German GDP, business confidence beat forecasts in Q2
German GDP grew 0.3% in Q2, while the Ifo business climate index rose to 88.8 in August, both exceeding expectations. The economy has expanded for three straight quarters.
Brazil 2026 GDP growth forecast cut to 1.95% in latest central bank survey
Analysts trimmed Brazil's 2026 GDP growth outlook to 1.95% from 1.98% in the latest weekly central bank survey. Inflation projections for 2026 and 2027 were largely unchanged.
Mexico’s Q2 GDP grows 1.4% QoQ as services, construction rebound
Second-quarter expansion driven by services and construction, offsetting a revised Q1 contraction of 0.3%. Annual growth slows to 2.1% as trade tensions weigh.
Argentina’s June economic activity rises 2.7%, outpacing forecasts
Latin America’s third-largest economy expanded 2.7% year-on-year in June, exceeding the 1.9% consensus and reversing May’s 0.4% gain, official data shows.
US economic growth accelerates as services sector surges to 2022 high
Composite PMI rises 1.5 points to 56.0 in August, with services activity hitting the strongest level since late 2024, while manufacturing slows to a five-month low.