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Markets react to Germany's surprise inflation climb to 11-month high

Germany's inflationary pressures resurged strongly in December, exceeding forecasts and reaching an 11-month high, with latest data signalling a persistent challenge for policymakers at the European Central Bank.

Economy

Eurozone economy figures see slowdown for last month of 2024

Shrinking business activity was driven entirely by the manufacturing sector, with France being the weakest-performing out of the three biggest economies within the eurozone.

Markets

How French bonds became one of the riskiest in the Eurozone

French 10-year bond yields are climbing ever higher, showing a mounting concern for the country's finances. But does the current pricing spell trouble for the country's future debt servicing?

Economy

Turkish economic prospects show signs of improvement in December

The Turkish economic confidence figures for this month pointed towards a brightening outlook for the country's economy, boosted mainly by a growth in confidence among retailers and service providers.

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Markets

What could shape the markets in 2025? Here’s what the analysts think

After a year of new records on the stock market, 2025 is expected to bring more rallies. But what are the key factors that could move market sentiment in the new year?

Economy

Spain set for sunny outlook within eurozone economy in 2025

The eurozone economy is set to grow 1.2% next year, up from 0.8% this year, according to S&P Global Ratings, mainly boosted by a good performance from Spain. However, underperformance in Germany is likely to cap gains.

Economy

Central and Eastern European clean tech exports on track to triple

Poland, Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania are on track potentially to rapidly scale up their clean tech exports, which could go a long way in helping the EU meet its net zero 2050 target, as well as increase its global competitiveness.

Economy

Stocks plunge as Federal Reserve's tilt triggers ‘Black Wednesday’

Fed sparks market rout: Wall Street plunged, the dollar hit two-year highs, and Treasury yields spiked as Powell struck a hawkish tone, warning of inflation risks and cautious rate cuts ahead. Bitcoin slid 5% after Powell ruled out a US crypto reserve tool.

Economy

US Federal Reserve set to announce quarter-point cut to its key rate

Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday will likely signal a slower pace of interest rate cuts next year compared with the past few months, which would mean that Americans might enjoy only slight relief from still-high borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans and credit cards.

Economy

UK inflation rises further above BoE's target in November

The biggest increase since March and the second rise in two months is likely to cement market expectations that the Bank of England will keep its main interest rate unchanged after its policy meeting on Thursday.

Economy

French central bank lowers 2025 growth forecast after tumultuous year

France's fraught political landscape and a gridlocked budget continue to spook economists and investors.

Economy

Economists react to ECB’s rate cuts: What’s next for monetary policy?

The ECB cut rates by 25 basis points to 3%, dropping its commitment to keep policy “sufficiently restrictive” and signalling confidence in achieving its 2% inflation target. Economists expect gradual cuts to continue, with risks from trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties looming.

Economy

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 investment.

Markets

Hopes of a US interest rate cut on inflation data helps Nasdaq soar

US stock indexes returned to positive territory as the latest update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal Reserve.

Green News

COP29: Which countries will foot the $300bn climate finance deal?

Developing nations slammed the deal as woefully inadequate but rich countries set to pay the bill praised it as ambitious.

Economy

Turkey inflation dips for sixth month in a row as utility prices drop

Turkish inflation eased for the sixth consecutive month in November. However, it was still higher than analysts expected, leading to concerns that Turkey's Central Bank might delay cutting interest rates.

Economy

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 challenges for the region.

Economy

Turkey falls into recession as interest rates remain sky-high

Analysts believe rate cuts will begin early next year as high borrowing costs stifle investment and production.

Economy

Germany’s inflation misses forecasts in November: Bund yields fall

Germany's headline inflation rose to 2.2% in November, below forecasts, with a sharp 0.2% monthly drop signalling disinflation. Core inflation hit 3.0%, the highest since May. Bund yields fell to 2.14%, DAX rose 0.5%, and the euro slightly weakened.

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Weekly recap: Geopolitical tensions weigh on European market sentiment

The European stock markets rebounded on Thursday but remained in negative territory for the week as rising geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment.