Istat, April inflation accelerates: +1,8%

It is the highest level for four years. The acceleration is above all linked to the surge in energy prices following the increase in bills decided by the Authority - Excluding energy, prices are unchanged According to Eurostat, inflation is rising again in the Eurozone too (+1,9 .XNUMX%)
Eurostat: retail sales down in July

Retail sales fell by 0,4% in July compared to June in both the Eurozone and the European Union at 28 - In the year-on-year comparison, on the other hand, there was an increase of 0,8% in the Eurozone and 1% in the 'EU.
Eurozone: fourth quarter employment +0,1%

According to data released by Eurostat, in the fourth quarter employment in the Eurozone increased by 0,1% on a quarterly basis and decreased by 0,5% on a trend basis - In the EU +0,1% on the previous quarter, -0,1 .2013% on an annual basis - In the whole of XNUMX employment…
Euro area: surplus of 22,9 billion for exports

Eurostat has published foreign trade estimates for March: EU exports of manufactured goods are up, imports are down, especially those relating to energy, while the deficit with Russia remains unchanged. Flows to India are decreasing.
EU-CELAC: trend reversal in trade flows

The flows of consumer goods between EU countries and CELAC markets recorded a significant positive balance in the first nine months of 2012, thus reversing the 2003-2011 trend. Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Chile are the most profitable markets.
EU: positive trade balance of 28,8 billion

In the third quarter of 2012, assets on non-EU markets increased, driven by highly professional services, transport and information technology. The markets of the USA, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Brazil and Canada are particularly profitable.
Euro area: trade surplus of 13,7 billion

In November 2012 the trade balance recorded a positive balance for the Euro Area and a simultaneous deficit for the EU. The export of manufactured goods and imports from Norway are growing. Declining deficits with China, Russia and Japan.