外汇市场最新讯息

August 25, 2026

Eurozone

Euro traded at 1.1672 against USD at 9:00 AM PST

German business confidence rose to the highest level in a year in August, indicating the resilience of the economy despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, low water levels in the main transportation waterways, and higher energy prices. The business climate index rose from 86.7 in July to 88.8 in August. This was the highest score since last August. Companies were more satisfied with their current situation.

Uncertainty continued to decline. Despite another rise in energy prices, the German economy is recovering. The current situation indicator advanced from 86.5 to 88.5 a month ago, the expectations index hit 89.1, a six-month high, and went up from 86.8 in July. In manufacturing, business confidence improved noticeably. There was a significant improvement in the assessment of current business conditions.

Manufacturers expect production to increase over the next three months. However, they remain dissatisfied with their order situation. Business confidence among service providers has improved. Companies viewed their current business situation as more favorable. Business sentiment in trade also improved in August. Retailers expressed greater satisfaction with current business conditions. 08/25/2026 - 07:07:00 (RTTNews)

French consumer confidence remained stable in August. The consumer confidence index posted 86 in August, the same as in July. The score continued to remain below its long-term average. Consumers' assessment of their personal financial situation was almost stable. The balance of opinion related to their past financial situation dropped one point to -27, and the one related to their future financial situation gained one point to -12.

The proportion of households that believe it is a good time to make major purchases deteriorated. The index lost two points to hit -39. Further, the proportion of households that believe it is a good idea to save increased again. The corresponding index climbed two points to 47, a new historic maximum. Assessment of the ability to save, current and future, increased again, with the index rising to 20 and 18. The associated balances each gained one point, following a three-point rise in July. Savings climate increased again by one point. 08/25/2026 - 08:15:00 (RTTNews)

Spain's producer price inflation accelerated in July after easing in the previous month. Producer prices grew at a faster pace of 9.2% year-on-year in July, following a 7.0% gain in June and a 10.5% rise in May. Month-on-month, producer prices gained 3.0% after remaining flat in June. Within the producer price index, energy showed the biggest annual increase of 20.8%. Prices of intermediate goods surged 6.8%, while prices of capital and consumer goods rose only 2.3% and 0.7%. 08/25/2026 - 08:28:00 (RTTNews)

Taiwan Industrial Output Growth Hits 6-Month High; Retail Sales Rise Further

Taiwan's industrial production growth accelerated further in July to the strongest level in six months, while retail sales continued their rising trend. Industrial production advanced 25.61% year-on-year in July, faster than the 22.56% growth in June. Moreover, this was the fastest growth since January, when production surged 27.88%.

Among sectors, the annual growth in manufacturing output improved from 23.96% to 26.89%. Meanwhile, the mining and quarrying sector logged a fresh increase of 0.83%. Electricity supply and gas production were 5.80% higher. Monthly, industrial production climbed to a seasonally adjusted 4.15% after rising 2.4% in June.

Retail sales rose 7.7% yearly in July, slower than the 8.0% increase in the previous month. Sales at general merchandise stores advanced 6.91%, and those at the food, beverages, and tobacco industries grew 4.9%. Sales of textiles and clothing in specialized stores expanded 3.6%, and motor vehicles, motorcycles, and related sales at specialized stores logged a sharp increase of 12.6%. 08/25/2026 - 06:05:00 (RTTNews)