[45193] Growth and inflation data in Europe and the US: Economic snapshot for the first quarter of 2026

Economic updates: Eurozone and Germany data for the first quarter of 2026

According to a report by BITCOIN & CRYPTO POST, the Eurozone economy recorded disappointing growth in the first quarter of 2026, with an increase of only 0.1% in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) compared to the previous quarter, lower than the forecasts of 0.2%. In annual terms, growth stood at 0.8%, below expectations of 0.9%.

In the inflation sector, the report notes that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 1% on a monthly basis, less than market estimates of 1.3%, while annual inflation remained at 3%, slightly above the forecast of 2.9%. Core inflation, the channel reports, remained stable at 2.2%.

Contrary to the general regional trend, Germany presented data that was surprisingly positive. According to FXStreet Forex News, the German economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter, a result that exceeded early forecasts (0.2%). The site notes that these performances indicate that "the German economy is defying the effects of the war in the Middle East, for now." These data were also confirmed by BITCOIN & CRYPTO POST, who noted that it was "stable economic performance amidst changes in the European market."

At the same time, markets are preparing for the release of US growth data. FXStreet Forex News reports that the US economy is expected to show a "sharp recovery" with annual growth of 2.3%, despite what the channel calls "concerns about the Iran war."