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April 24, 2026
Euro traded at 1.1717 against USD at 9:00 AM PST
French consumer sentiment weakened to a three-year low in April. The consumer confidence index dropped to 84 in April from 89 the previous month. This was the lowest score since April 2023.
Assessment of households' past and future personal financial situation deteriorated notably. The past financial situation index dropped to -26 in April from -20 in March, and the financial situation indicator slid to -20 from -13. The index for past standard of living in France declined by eight points, and the one related to future standard of living in France lost six points, reaching its lowest level since September 2022.
The current saving capacity index posted 18 compared to 23 in the prior month. The proportion of households that believe it is a good idea to save remained stable, with the index at 39. Households' fears about unemployment were back on the rise. The corresponding balance gained seven points to 56 in April. The proportion of households that consider that prices increased over the past twelve months increased sharply. The associated balance of opinion gained thirty points, marking the strongest monthly rise in over forty years. The percentage of households that consider that prices will accelerate over the next twelve months rose to 11 from zero. 04/24/2026 - 09:42:00 (RTTNews)
Spain's producer prices increased for the first time in five months in March amid higher energy costs. Producer prices climbed 3.4% year-on-year in March, reversing February's 6.9% decline, which was the biggest fall since March 2024.
The annual increase was driven by a 7.9% renewed surge in energy prices versus a 22.1% plunge in February. This evolution was mainly due to the increase in prices for production, transmission, and distribution of electricity and oil refining. Prices of capital and consumer goods grew 1.8% and 1.2%. Intermediate goods prices were 0.8% higher. Monthly, producer prices rose 6.5%, in contrast to the 3.0% decrease in February. 04/24/2026 - 08:16:00 (RTTNews)
German business confidence declined to its lowest level in nearly six years in April, driven by the supply chain disruptions and energy shocks caused by the war in the Middle East. The business climate index dropped to 84.4 in April from 86.3 in March.
Companies were considerably more pessimistic about the coming months, and they assessed their current situation as worse. The current situation index fell to 85.4 in April from 86.7 in the previous month. The business climate in manufacturing deteriorated in April. By contrast, companies assessed their current situation as somewhat better despite supply bottlenecks.
In the service sector, business confidence declined considerably in April. The business climate in trade also dropped significantly as companies noticeably adjusted their assessments for the current situation downward. Retailers were worried that rising inflation would weigh on consumer confidence.
In construction, the business climate plummeted largely. Companies were considerably less satisfied with their current business. A plunging index underlines the growing concerns among German companies about the adverse economic impact of the war in the Middle East. 04/24/2026 - 06:19:00 (RTTNews)
British Pounds traded at 1.3512 against USD at 9:00 AM PST
U.K. retail sales grew in March, largely due to a rise in fuel sales as motorists stocked up amid the war in the Middle East. Retail sales increased 0.7% monthly in March, reversing a 0.6% fall in February. Similarly, excluding auto fuel, retail sales grew 0.2%, in contrast to the 0.6% decrease in February.
The monthly rise in sales volume was largely due to a rise in fuel sales, with retailers reporting that motorists increased fuel purchases amid Middle East geopolitical concerns. Food-store sales dropped 0.8%, while non-food sales increased 1.9%. At the same time, automotive fuel sales climbed 1.3%. Yearly, retail sales advanced 1.7% in March, slightly slower than the 1.8% rise in February. Retail sales, excluding automotive fuel, also registered a slower growth of 1.7% after rising 2.7% in February.
In the first quarter, retail sales grew 1.6% from the preceding quarter. Non-food stores' sales volumes grew, with art selling well in January and February, alongside a strong performance by cosmetic and toiletries stores, with new collections being launched. 04/24/2026 - 07:20:00 (RTTNews)
Japanese consumer price inflation accelerated in March despite measures taken by the government to curb oil prices. Core inflation, which strips out fresh food prices, increased to 1.8% from 1.6% in the prior month. Headline inflation rose to 1.5% in March from 1.3% in February. Meanwhile, inflation that excludes prices of fresh food and energy softened to 2.4% from February's 2.5%. Even after policy effects, price pressures are strengthening and broadening 04/24/2026 - 02:22:00 (RTTNews)
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