Weekly recap: Markets in sea of red as the Fed dims Santa Rally hopes
Global markets are set to end the week lower following the Fed’s hawkish rate cut on Wednesday, which sent government bond yields soaring, draining liquidities.…
Weekly recap: Stock market rally stalls amid bond market jitters
Global markets saw a slide in weekly performance due to rising government bond yields, following the US inflation data release and the ECB’s hawkish rate…
European Central Bank delivers final rate cut of the year
The ECB started cutting the main interest rates in June 2024, to boost the Eurozone's lagging economy, through lower rates to encourage borrowing, spending and…
ECB set to trim interest rates again: What’s next and why it matters
The ECB is set to cut rates by 25 basis points to 3%, with further easing expected into 2025. Lower rates may provide a much-needed…
Markets look ahead: French political risk and US jobs data in focus
Market participants will continue to watch the development of the French government crisis and key economic data from major economies this week. ADVERTISEMENTThe financial markets saw…
Eurozone’s inflation rate rises to 2.3%: Should the ECB be concerned?
Annual inflation in the eurozone edged higher in November, matching expectations, while Germany reported its worst retail sales drop in two years, signalling broader economic…
French markets near a four-month low amid government crisis
French markets are a rare underperformer, compared to their global peers this year amid its political turmoil. The risk of a government collapse is set…
BBVA-Sabadell merger: Can new commitments ease antitrust fears?
BBVA has pledged key measures, including branch retention and SME credit guarantees, to ease antitrust concerns over its merger with Sabadell. While regulators cite risks…
Eurozone sovereign debt crisis? ECB warns of fiscal and growth risks
The ECB warns of mounting eurozone sovereign debt risks in its latest review, citing high debt levels, fiscal slippage, and weak growth. ADVERTISEMENTThe European Central…
ECB Says Trade Heightens Financial-Stability Risks for Euro Zone
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessRising trade frictions pose an additional risk to the euro-area economy and threaten to amplify vulnerabilities in the region’s financial system, the…
Trump policies may push ECB to cut rates, Draghi urges reform efforts
Trump’s protectionist policies could push the ECB to cut rates faster than predicted, as renewed tariffs on European exports threaten growth. Draghi urges EU reforms…
Weekly recap: Uncertainty moves markets into retreat from all-time highs
Global markets are set to finish the week lower due to uncertainties surrounding the economic and political landscape ahead of the US presidential election and…
Charting the Global Economy: ECB Lowers Rates as Inflation Wanes
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessThe European Central Bank reduced interest rates for the third time this year as a hastier retreat in inflation allows policymakers to…
Markets weekly recap: DAX hits a new high as the ECB cuts rates
Stock markets on both sides of the Atlantic will likely end the week on a positive note, with sentiment buoyed by the European Central Bank’s…
ECB rate cuts: ‘We’re breaking the neck of inflation,’ says Lagarde
Inflation is on track to hit the medium-term 2% target in 2025. The ECB remains data-dependent, with no pre-commitment to future rate changes. ADVERTISEMENTIn a…
Euro under pressure ahead of European Central Bank interest rate decision
The euro began its downtrend against the US dollar at the end of September after reaching a 15-month high. Despite a potential near-term rebound, analysts…
Where to look for top-performing European stocks as interest rates drop
As interest rates fall, European stocks in sectors such as financials, consumer discretionary, and industrials tend to outperform. These sectors benefit from lower borrowing costs,…
Germany’s economic sentiment improves, DAX index hits record highs
October's rise was driven by interest rate cut expectations and export optimism, despite a worsening current outlook. The DAX hit record highs, boosted by falling…
Will ECB deliver another interest rate cut at this week’s meeting?
The ECB is expected to announce a rate cut on Thursday, responding to falling inflation and worsening economic conditions. Eurozone inflation fell to 1.8% in…
Week ahead in the markets: ECB interest rate decision takes centre stage
The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to announce a 0.25% rate cut this week, marking the third reduction this year. Key economic data from…