Austria Inflation Rate Slows in March đ
Austria's annual inflation rate decreased to 2.9% in March 2025, with services and food prices driving inflation, while energy prices showed moderate growth.
Declining inflation signals potential economic stabilization, which could positively influence broader market sentiment and investment strategies
Austria Current Account Surplus Narrows in Q4 âšī¸
The eurozone's current account surplus narrowed in Q4 2024 to EUR 2.3 billion, primarily due to a goods account deficit, though the full year surplus increased to EUR 11.7 billion from EUR 6.3 billion in 2023.
Moderate economic indicator showing mixed trade performance with overall annual improvement, potentially affecting European market sentiment
Austrian Manufacturing Sector Downturn Eases đ
UniCredit Bank Austria Manufacturing PMI rose to 46.9 in March 2025, indicating a continued manufacturing contraction but at a milder rate, with declining new orders, reduced employment, and increasing input costs.
Weak manufacturing signals potential economic slowdown, affecting broad market indices and European market exposure
Austria Jobless Rate Rises to 7.4% âšī¸
Austria's unemployment rate increased to 7.4% in March 2025, with total unemployed persons rising to 316.3 thousand, representing a year-on-year increase of 24.8 thousand.
Modest economic indicator with limited direct implications for broad market portfolios, showing minor labor market softening
Austria Producer Prices Nearly Stabilize âšī¸
Austrian producer prices showed a marginal 0.1% year-on-year decline in February 2025, with energy prices falling but other goods categories experiencing price increases.
Minimal economic signal with mixed price trends across different goods categories, suggesting stable inflationary environment for European markets