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Week ahead: Eurozone inflation, Apple and Meta earnings in focus
ADVERTISEMENTGlobal markets rebounded last week on a broad-based rally amid signs of de-escalation in the US-China trade war. Investors will continue to monitor major economic…
Markets this week: Global manufacturing PMIs and Tesla earnings in focus
ADVERTISEMENTIt will be a shortened trading week for financial markets due to Easter holidays in Europe and the United States. While risk-aversion sentiment may continue…
Week ahead: Global sentiment sours as Trump’s auto and reciprocal tariffs loom
This week, Trump’s auto and reciprocal tariffs are set to rattle the global markets as sentiment soured amid recession fears. Key economic data, including inflation…
Market insights: What is behind the European stock markets’ rally?
European markets continued to outperform their US counterparts despite the recent rebound on Wall Street. Notably, the banking and industrial sectors stand as the top…
Eurozone inflation tops forecasts, but euro tumbles on tariff fears
Eurozone inflation exceeded forecasts in January, reaching 2.5%, but the euro weakened as fears of US tariffs overshadowed expectations of a hawkish ECB response. European…
Eurozone economy stagnates in Q4 as Germany and France contract
Eurozone GDP stagnated in Q4 2024 as Germany (-0.2%) and France (-0.1%) contracted, reinforcing expectations of more ECB rate cuts. The euro held at $1.04,…
Market lookahead: Eurozone inflation and US job data take centre stage
The eurozone’s flash inflation data and the US non-farm payroll will be in the spotlight of the global markets this week. ADVERTISEMENTGlobal markets are set…
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…