UK retail sales volumes rise by 0.1%

UK retail sales volumes rose by 0.1% in July, after falling the previous month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has said.

Euro Borrowing Costs Fall to Five-Month Low Versus Dollar Bonds

The cost of borrowing in euros has dropped to the lowest since March versus the dollar as issuance in Europe trails the U.S. and the Federal Reserve moves toward raising interest rates.

Europe Reaches Agreement on New Rescue Package for Greece

European governments agreed on a third aid deal for Greece, signaling a determination to keep the country in the euro and setting aside doubts about its ability to repay its debts.

Hungary GDP Growth Slows More Than Forecast in 2Q on Agriculture

Hungary’s economy grew less than forecast by analysts as a drop in agricultural output pushed the pace of expansion below 3 percent for the first time in seven quarters.

Greek economy surprises, returns to growth in second quarter

Greece's economy unexpectedly returned to growth in the second quarter despite political turmoil and the threat of a Greek euro zone exit, data showed on Thursday.