Canada GDP Contracts in Q2 âšī¸
Canadian GDP declined 0.4% in Q2 2025, with exports falling 7.5% and business investment weakening, though household spending increased by 1.1%.
Macroeconomic indicators suggest economic slowdown with significant export contraction and reduced business investment, which could negatively impact broad market indices and international investment portfolios.
Italy GDP Confirmed at Contraction in Q2 âšī¸
Italy's GDP contracted by 0.1% in Q2 2025, marking its first quarterly decline since Q2 2023, driven by weak exports and net foreign demand amid US tariff threats and commodity price volatility.
Macroeconomic data reveals structural challenges in Italian economic performance, with export contraction and trade flow disruptions signaling potential broader European market vulnerabilities. The modest GDP decline suggests underlying economic fragility that could impact investment sentiment.
France Q2 GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.3% âšī¸
French economy grew 0.3% in Q2 2025, with modest domestic demand, positive inventory contributions, and a rebound in exports despite challenges in fixed investment and net trade.
Moderate economic growth signals resilience in the French market, with positive inventory trends and export performance offsetting investment weaknesses. The growth trajectory suggests potential stability for European market investments.
Sweden Q2 GDP Growth Revised Higher âšī¸
Swedish economy grew 0.5% quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2025, rebounding from previous quarter's contraction, with growth driven by fixed investments, household consumption, and government spending.
Economic growth exceeded market expectations, indicating resilience in Swedish economic performance. Positive indicators include increased fixed investments and steady consumption, suggesting potential broader market stability and recovery momentum.
Finnish GDP Contracts 0.4% in Q2 âšī¸
Finland's economy contracted by 0.4% in Q2 2025, marking its first economic contraction since Q4 2023, driven by reduced household consumption and weaker external demand.
Economic contraction signals potential broader European market slowdown, with declining household consumption and export performance indicating economic challenges that could impact regional market sentiment and investment strategies.
Swiss GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.1% in Q2 âšī¸
Switzerland's Q2 2025 GDP grew marginally at 0.1%, with manufacturing and exports contracting while services showed modest expansion, and economic forecasts were downgraded due to potential US trade policy impacts.
Weak manufacturing performance, export decline, and downward GDP growth revisions signal potential economic challenges, particularly in industrial and pharmaceutical sectors. Modest service sector growth provides some economic resilience, but overall outlook appears constrained.
Belgium Q2 GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.2% âšī¸
Belgium's GDP grew 0.2% in Q2 2025, slowing from previous quarter, with mixed performance across sectors and modest year-on-year expansion of 1%.
Modest economic data indicates stable but decelerating growth, with minor contractions in industry and reduced investment suggesting potential economic headwinds without significant alarm.
Czech Republic GDP Growth Eases in Q2 âšī¸
Czech Republic's GDP grew 0.5% quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2025, with slower growth compared to previous quarters but above preliminary estimates, driven by government spending and private consumption.
Moderate economic growth signals stability with mixed underlying indicators, suggesting limited immediate market disruption. Slight improvements in government spending and private consumption offset slower fixed investments and net trade challenges.