Homeowners withdrew an estimated $47 billion in home equity during the first three months of 2026, the highest first-quarter figure since 2021. This trend is driven by substantial equity built during the early 2020s housing boom and homeowners' reluctance to give up low mortgage rates.
Prediction markets generated $36.6 billion in volume in Q1 2026, surpassing onchain gambling's $14 billion, according to TRM Labs. Both sectors showed resilience during a crypto market correction.
Russia's non-resource non-energy exports to friendly nations reached $32.5 billion in Q1 2026, with industrial goods making up $22.6 billion, exceeding the quarterly target by 18%.
Poste Italiane registra un aumento del 14.6% nelle consegne di pacchi nel Q1 2026, con 89 milioni di unità. Le consegne effettuate dai portalettere crescono del 21.9%, in linea con il piano strategico 'The connecting platform'. L'azienda si impegna anche a ridurre le emissioni con una flotta di 30.000 veicoli a basse emissioni.
Piracicaba (SP) registered one fraud victim every nine minutes in the first quarter of 2026, with retirees being the main targets. Fraud cases in the region increased by 39.7% in three years, with criminals increasingly migrating to digital platforms.
Inditex reported record profitability for Q1 2026, with net profit up 5.4% to €1.375 billion. Revenue grew 5.8% to €8.750 billion, driven by strong collections and an integrated business model. The company plans €2.3 billion in investments for the fiscal year.
Russian tourists visited Mongolia 1.6 times more frequently in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, with a 62% increase in tourist flow. Russia and Mongolia are collaborating on improving tourism infrastructure and developing cross-border routes, including discussions about a direct flight between Moscow and Ulaanbaatar.
Correios reported a R$ 3 billion loss in Q1 2026, nearly double the previous year's R$ 1.7 billion. The state-owned company faces mounting judicial expenses and tax debt, with experts suggesting privatization as the only viable solution.
Turkey's economy grew by only 0.1% in Q1 2026, falling short of economists' forecasts. This slowdown, coupled with a revised inflation target of 24%, highlights vulnerability to rising energy prices amid regional conflict.
The Swiss economy grew by 0.4% in the first quarter of 2026, slightly below initial estimates but in line with the long-term average. Industrial sectors led the recovery, while the chemical and pharmaceutical sector saw a decline. Meanwhile, BP sold a stake in an Australian LNG project, and Saudi healthcare companies reported a profit drop due to expansion costs.
India's economic growth is projected to have slowed to 7.2% in Q1 2026, with weaker external demand and industrial activity tempering strong government spending and agriculture. Despite remaining the fastest-growing major economy, subdued private investment is a concern.
Il Pil italiano cresce dello 0.3% nel Q1 2026 rispetto al trimestre precedente e dello 0.8% rispetto al Q1 2025, con revisione al rialzo delle stime preliminari.
Le esportazioni dell'UE verso gli Stati Uniti sono diminuite del 30,4% nel primo trimestre 2026 rispetto all'anno precedente, secondo i dati di Eurostat.
Non-cash transactions constituted 88.9% of Russia's retail turnover in Q1 2026, an increase of 0.9 percentage points from the previous quarter, according to the Bank of Russia. E-wallets saw significant growth, particularly for online purchases.
German industrial companies lost 2.3% of jobs in Q1 2026 compared to the previous year, totaling 127,300 fewer positions. Since 2019, 341,500 industrial jobs have disappeared, with the automotive and textile sectors hit hardest.
In Q1 2026, Italian housing market sentiment for sales price increases strengthened, with a balance of +12 percentage points, up from +9 in Q4 2025. Offer remains limited nationwide. Average discounts and selling times also decreased.
French wine exports to Russia saw a tenfold increase in value in Q1 2026 compared to Q1 2025, reaching over €9 million. This surge places France fourth among European wine exporters to Russia, behind Italy, Latvia, and Poland. The rise coincides with a sharp decline in domestic Russian wine production.
China's shipbuilding sector dominated global markets in Q1 2026, with record-breaking figures in completed, new, and on-hand orders, securing nearly 70% of the world's total. Innovations like the world's first 10,800-car LNG dual-fuel vehicle carrier highlight the industry's technological prowess and green shipping focus.
Beverage sales to Horeca grew in Q1 2026 (+6.0% value, +1.7% volume) vs Q1 2025, but remain below 2024 levels. Spirits, aperitifs, and energy drinks lead growth, while fruit juices decline.
Despite a memecoin slowdown, Solana (SOL) showed resilience in Q1 2026, boosted by Pump.fun and RWA tokenization. App revenues remained stable, with Pump.fun generating $124.7M. RWA tokenization grew 43% to $2.01B.
Bitcoin miner Canaan reported an $88.7 million net loss for Q1 2026 due to falling BTC prices and a $25M inventory write-down. Revenue dropped to $62.7M, with industrial mining equipment sales down 75%.
Pump.fun generated $124.7M in Q1 2026, over a third of Solana's app revenue. Despite memecoin cooling, Solana's app revenue hit $342.2M, with trading apps and RWAs showing growth.
Japan's real GDP grew 0.5% from the previous quarter in Q1 2026, reaching an annualized rate of 2.1%. Personal consumption rose 0.3% and exports increased 1.7%, with the impact of Middle East tensions still minimal. The government's household support measures helped cushion price pressures.
Japan's real GDP grew at an annualized rate of 2.1% in Q1 2026, but the outlook is clouded by Middle East instability. Past import price surges have significantly impacted the economy, with the first oil crisis seeing a 106% rise in import prices.
