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…
ECB Is Set to Deepen Global Easing With Rate Cut It Didn’t Expect
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessThe European Central Bank will probably advance the global push for monetary easing in the coming week with an interest-rate cut that…
Week ahead in the markets: Tensions in the Middle East remain in focus
This week, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the trajectory of US inflation, and insights from central bank meetings will be in focus, shaping future…
European stock markets conclude lacklustre month with mixed results
European stock markets underperformed compared to their US and Chinese counterparts in September, primarily due to a lack of local catalysts and a dependence on…
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…
Markets round-up: China growth measures drive up European stocks
Chinese stimulus policies boosted stock markets across Europe, particularly in sectors more exposed to Chinese consumer demand, such as luxury and automotive stocks. Both the…
German business confidence tumbles: Why is the DAX index defying gravity?
Germany's business confidence slumped for the fourth straight month in September, but the DAX stock index is defying the economic gloom, nearing record highs. ADVERTISEMENTGermany's…
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 lookahead: Global manufacturing PMIs, SNB, and RBA rate decision
This week is packed with key economic data and events, including manufacturing and services PMIs from major economies, alongside interest rate decisions from the Swiss…