European markets may face pressure following weak Chinese data
China reported disappointing retail sales data for November, underscoring ongoing challenges with sluggish consumer demands. The data will likely weigh on the European stock markets,…
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…
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…
Eurozone inflation data and big tech company earnings in focus this week
This week is lined up with critical economic events and company earnings, which are expected to drive market sentiment. Eurozone inflation data will be the…
Markets week ahead: Spotlight on eurozone inflation and US employment data
This week, markets will focus on upcoming economic data, including eurozone inflation, US non-farm payrolls, and China’s business activity figures. This data will be critical…
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…
ECB rate cut looking more likely as Eurozone growth downwardly revised
Eurozone growth for the second quarter was revised down to 0.2%, marking a slowdown compared to the first quarter. Germany contracted, while Spain saw strong…
Eurozone retail sales rebound in July as euro strengthens against US dollar
Eurozone retail sales rose by 0.1% in July, rebounding from a June decline. The euro strengthened to 1.11 against the dollar, driven by US Fed…
Week ahead in the markets: Eurozone to confirm the second quarter GDP
Global markets will focus on key economic data from the major economies, including the Eurozone’s final GDP for the second quarter, Switzerland’s inflation and economic…
High energy, services prices push eurozone inflation to 2.6% in July
Inflation across the 20 European Union economies that use the euro is expected to have ticked up slightly in July to 2.6% due to a…
Eurozone inflation slows to 2.5% in June, boosting ECB rate cut hopes
Eurozone inflation eased to 2.5% in June, in line with expectations. Belgium's inflation hit a 10-month high, while Germany saw a decline. ADVERTISEMENTFollowing a brief…
Eurozone inflation accelerates in May: Are ECB rate cuts in doubt?
The harmonised index of consumer prices rose by 2.6% year-on-year in May, surpassing forecasts. Core inflation also increased to 2.9%. This comes as the European…
Eye on the Markets: Eurozone GDP and US CPI in the Spotlight
This week, investors await the eurozone's flash Q1 GDP and final April CPI figures, alongside crucial US April inflation data, pivotal for central banks' interest…
Eurozone retail sales for March see biggest surge in 18 months
Eurozone retail sales in March surged, marking the highest increase since September 2022. European stocks reacted positively, buoyed by better-than-expected corporate earnings and hopes of…
BBVA-Sabadell potential merger: A sign of things to come within eurozone banking?
BBVA's merger proposal to Banco Sabadell could transform the eurozone banking sector, potentially boosting BBVA's assets to more than $1 trillion and making it the…
Markets this week: Focus will be on Eurozone CPI and Fed Rate Decision
This week, the financial market will centre on the Eurozone's flash CPI data for insights into the ECB's rate path, while attention will also be…
The banking lobby’s influence on policymakers risks undermining digital euro’s potential
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Is the EUR/USD Currency Pair Gaining Momentum?
Analysts and investors expect the EUR/USD pair to rise soon, giving investors pivotal market insight. Analysts believe that the dollar will weaken against the euro…
EU capitals fear Russian retaliation and cyberattacks after asset freezes – POLITICO
The EU's unrelated effort to funnel cash to Ukraine from its central budget faced serious political resistance, prompting governments to look at alternative sources of…