Stocks rally and euro tumbles as Trump declares victory in the US election
Donald Trump looks to be heading towards the White House, leading to a volatile session in global markets. The dollar has surged, sending the euro…
Eurozone business activity contracts in September as Olympic boost fades
Eurozone business activity contracted in September, and weaker demand eased inflationary pressures. This supports the case for a European Central Bank (ECB) rate cut in…
Markets look ahead: Crucial data may hold key to this week’s performance
Market sentiment may remain fragile following the recent rout, as investors turn their attention to key indicators from major economies this week. In particular, US…
Germany approves draft 2025 budget: Debt brake saved, funds to Ukraine halved
The German government endorses a draft 2025 budget with €481 billion in spending, including €78 billion for investments. The budget allocates €75.3 billion for NATO's…
Election aftermath – MEPs to watch on economic and financial policy
The European Parliament is establishing new political groups and leadership, with the first constituent plenary session on 16-19 July - Euronews has earmarked MEPs likely…
Why might the euro continue to weaken against the US dollar?
The euro has shown a weakening trend against the US dollar since the start of the year. The decline can be attributed to divergence in…
Weekly markets round-up: Optimism high on interest rate cut hopes
Major European indices have notched up all-time highs, with the FTSE 100 reaching a fresh record following signals from the Bank of England (BoE) indicating…
European natural gas prices plummet: Is the energy crisis finally over?
The Dutch TTF benchmark for European gas prices has seen a significant drop in February 2024, falling below €25/megawatt-hour (MWh), reaching levels last seen during…
Markets’ week ahead: European stocks rise ahead of US inflation print
The US inflation report out on Tuesday could have a huge role in determining when and by how much the Federal Reserve decides to cut…