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Markets

German stocks drop as Merz stumbles in historic Bundestag defeat

German stocks fell and bund yields rose after Friedrich Merz failed to secure a Bundestag majority, marking a historic political setback. The DAX dropped 1.5%, with industrial stocks hit amid rising uncertainty over Germany’s economy.

06/05/2025

Economy

Eurozone recovery stalls as services weaken despite manufacturing rise

Eurozone growth barely advanced in April as services stagnated despite a manufacturing rebound. Cooling inflation boosts hopes for an ECB rate cut, but weak demand and falling confidence cloud the outlook.

06/05/2025

Economy

Eurozone inflation tops expectations: ECB rate cuts in jeopardy?

Eurozone inflation surged more than expected in April, as the impact of trade tariffs began to reverberate through the consumer basket, posing a fresh challenge for the ECB.

02/05/2025

Economy

Eurozone GDP beats expectations with 0.4% growth in first quarter

The eurozone economy grew 0.4% in Q1 2025, doubling the previous quarter's pace and beating forecasts. Ireland led growth, followed by Spain, while Germany rebounded.

30/04/2025

Europe News

German consumer sentiment rises again but remains fragile

German consumer sentiment improves for a second month in April, driven by higher income expectations and lower savings, but remains weak amid ongoing recession fears, GfK and NIM report.

29/04/2025