News3 August 2026

Economic data news, 3 August 2026

17 items from 3 publishers.

Prices

PricesTurkiye

Turkiye core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) 29.80% in June 2026

Turkiye core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) was 29.80% in June 2026, compared with 30.60% in the previous period. That is the lowest reading recorded for Turkiye in this series over the 24 periods to June 2026. Published by Eurostat.

PricesKosovo

Kosovo core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) 5.60% in June 2026

Kosovo core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) was 5.60% in June 2026, compared with 4.50% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Kosovo in this series over the 24 periods to June 2026. Published by Eurostat.

PricesIceland

Iceland core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) 6.90% in June 2026

Iceland core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) was 6.90% in June 2026, compared with 6.50% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Iceland in this series over the 24 periods to June 2026. Published by Eurostat.

PricesLithuania

Lithuania annual inflation (HICP) 5.60% in July 2026

Lithuania annual inflation (HICP) was 5.60% in July 2026, compared with 5.40% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Lithuania in this series over the 24 periods to July 2026. Published by Eurostat.

PricesIceland

Iceland annual inflation (HICP) 5.10% in June 2026

Iceland annual inflation (HICP) was 5.10% in June 2026, compared with 4.80% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Iceland in this series over the 24 periods to June 2026. Published by Eurostat.

PricesSpain

Spain annual inflation (HICP) 3.80% in July 2026

Spain annual inflation (HICP) was 3.80% in July 2026, compared with 3.60% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Spain in this series over the 24 periods to July 2026. Published by Eurostat.

Government bonds

Government bondsUnited States

US Treasury 10 year yield fell 5 basis points to 4.70%

The US Treasury 10 year yield closed at 4.70% on 3 August 2026, down 5 basis points from 4.75% at the previous close. Across the curve: 2Y at 4.25%, 5Y at 4.40%, 10Y at 4.70%, 30Y at 5.23%. Published by U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Growth

GrowthIsrael

Israel quarterly GDP growth -0.96% in the first quarter of 2026

Israel quarterly GDP growth was -0.96% in the first quarter of 2026, compared with 0.70% in the previous period. The reading moved below 0.0%, from 0.70% in the previous period. Published by OECD.

GrowthCroatia

Croatia quarterly GDP growth -0.04% in the first quarter of 2026

Croatia quarterly GDP growth was -0.04% in the first quarter of 2026, compared with 1.24% in the previous period. The reading moved below 0.0%, from 1.24% in the previous period. Published by OECD.

GrowthFrance

France quarterly GDP growth 0.16% in the second quarter of 2026

France quarterly GDP growth was 0.16% in the second quarter of 2026, compared with -0.15% in the previous period. The reading moved above 0.0%, from -0.15% in the previous period. Published by OECD.

GrowthChile

Chile quarterly GDP growth -0.26% in the first quarter of 2026

Chile quarterly GDP growth was -0.26% in the first quarter of 2026, compared with 0.52% in the previous period. The reading moved below 0.0%, from 0.52% in the previous period. Published by OECD.

GrowthLithuania

Lithuania quarterly GDP growth 1.68% in the second quarter of 2026

Lithuania quarterly GDP growth was 1.68% in the second quarter of 2026, compared with -0.09% in the previous period. The reading moved above 0.0%, from -0.09% in the previous period. Published by OECD.

GrowthSweden

Sweden quarterly GDP growth 1.37% in the second quarter of 2026

Sweden quarterly GDP growth was 1.37% in the second quarter of 2026, compared with -0.04% in the previous period. The reading moved above 0.0%, from -0.04% in the previous period. Published by OECD.

GrowthMexico

Mexico quarterly GDP growth 1.50% in the second quarter of 2026

Mexico quarterly GDP growth was 1.50% in the second quarter of 2026, compared with -0.62% in the previous period. The reading moved above 0.0%, from -0.62% in the previous period. Published by OECD.

GrowthNorway

Norway quarterly GDP growth 0.36% in the first quarter of 2026

Norway quarterly GDP growth was 0.36% in the first quarter of 2026, compared with -0.60% in the previous period. The reading moved above 0.0%, from -0.60% in the previous period. Published by OECD.

Currencies

Currencies

Euro reference rate for the JPY moved 1.79%

The European Central Bank euro reference rate for EUR/JPY was 180.7300 on 3 August 2026, down 1.79% from 184.0300 at the previous fixing. These are once daily reference rates published by the ECB at around 16:00 CET. They are not tradable quotes and they are not intended for valuation or settlement.

Due next

Due next

Eurostat publishes Industrial producer prices, domestic market on 5 August 2026

Eurostat is scheduled to publish Industrial producer prices, domestic market on 5 August 2026. The date comes from the institution's own published release calendar. SOTW does not forecast the outcome and does not carry a market consensus for this release.

Sources

  • Release date published by Eurostat. Dates are facts and are available free of charge from the issuing institution.
  • Source: Eurostat (HICP). Reuse per Commission Decision 2011/833/EU.
  • Source: Eurostat (HICP, overall index excluding energy, food, alcohol and tobacco). Reuse per Commission Decision 2011/833/EU.
  • Source: OECD, quarterly national accounts. Licensed CC BY 4.0.
  • Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury.