News3 September 2026

Economic data news, 3 September 2026

13 items from 2 publishers.

Growth

GrowthSaudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia quarterly GDP growth -4.87% in the second quarter of 2026

Saudi Arabia quarterly GDP growth was -4.87% in the second quarter of 2026, compared with -1.18% in the previous period. That is the lowest reading recorded for Saudi Arabia in this series over the 24 periods to the second quarter of 2026. Published by OECD.

GrowthIceland

Iceland quarterly GDP growth -2.98% in the second quarter of 2026

Iceland quarterly GDP growth was -2.98% in the second quarter of 2026, compared with 3.66% in the previous period. The reading moved below 0.0%, from 3.66% in the previous period. Published by OECD.

GrowthIreland

Ireland quarterly GDP growth 3.92% in the second quarter of 2026

Ireland quarterly GDP growth was 3.92% in the second quarter of 2026, compared with -6.99% in the previous period. The reading moved above 0.0%, from -6.99% in the previous period. Published by OECD.

Currencies

Currencies

Euro reference rate for the JPY moved 1.93%

The European Central Bank euro reference rate for EUR/JPY was 181.2100 on 3 September 2026, down 1.93% from 184.7800 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.

Currencies

Euro reference rate for the BRL moved 1.17%

The European Central Bank euro reference rate for EUR/BRL was 5.8935 on 3 September 2026, down 1.17% from 5.9635 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.

Prices

PricesBulgaria

Bulgaria annual inflation (HICP) 5.10% in August 2026

Bulgaria annual inflation (HICP) was 5.10% in August 2026, compared with 4.40% in the previous period. The reading moved above 5.0%, from 4.40% in the previous period. Published by Eurostat.

PricesSlovak Republic

Slovak Republic core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) 3.50% in August 2026

Slovak Republic core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) was 3.50% in August 2026, compared with 3.70% in the previous period. That is the lowest reading recorded for Slovak Republic in this series over the 24 periods to August 2026. Published by Eurostat.

PricesThe euro area

The euro area annual inflation (HICP) 3.20% in August 2026

The euro area annual inflation (HICP) was 3.20% in August 2026, compared with 2.90% in the previous period. The reading moved above 3.0%, from 2.90% in the previous period. Published by Eurostat.

PricesMalta

Malta annual inflation (HICP) 1.90% in August 2026

Malta annual inflation (HICP) was 1.90% in August 2026, compared with 2.10% in the previous period. The reading moved below 2.0%, from 2.10% in the previous period. Published by Eurostat.

PricesGreece

Greece core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) 3.60% in August 2026

Greece core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) was 3.60% in August 2026, compared with 2.50% in the previous period. The reading moved above 3.0%, from 2.50% in the previous period. Published by Eurostat.

Labour

LabourLatvia

Latvia unemployment rate 7.30% in July 2026

Latvia unemployment rate was 7.30% in July 2026, compared with 7.10% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Latvia in this series over the 24 periods to July 2026. Published by Eurostat.

LabourCzechia

Czechia unemployment rate 3.30% in July 2026

Czechia unemployment rate was 3.30% in July 2026, compared with 3.20% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Czechia in this series over the 24 periods to July 2026. Published by Eurostat.

LabourTurkiye

Turkiye unemployment rate 8.10% in July 2026

Turkiye unemployment rate was 8.10% in July 2026, compared with 7.60% in the previous period. The reading moved above 8.0%, from 7.60% in the previous period. Published by Eurostat.

Sources

  • 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: Eurostat (une_rt_m). Reuse per Commission Decision 2011/833/EU.
  • Source: OECD, quarterly national accounts. Licensed CC BY 4.0.