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Markets

Markets week ahead: Will central banks announce more rate cuts?

Major central banks are set to decide on interest rates this week, providing guidance on market trajectory. Investors will particularly focus on the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook, as the bank may step in and buoy a wobbly Wall Street after it fell into correction territory.

17/03/2025

Markets

Shares in French banks fall after Moody’s ratings downgrade

French banking stocks fell after Moody’s downgrade on seven banks’ ratings amid the ongoing political turmoil. Both French government bonds and its stock markets experienced selloffs due to souring investment sentiment.

18/12/2024

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.

28/11/2024

Markets

Preparing for the worst? Polish central bank goes on gold buying spree

The president of the National Bank of Poland, Adam Glapinski, recently revealed that the central bank would continue to buy gold, and is aiming for the precious metal to make up 20% of the bank’s reserves.

23/08/2024

Economy

Refusal to pay higher prices may deal final blow to US inflation spike

The great inflation spike of the past three years is nearly spent — and economists credit American consumers for helping slay it.

12/08/2024

Economy

ECB’s Lagarde keeps September rate cut contingent on data

The ECB left rates unchanged in July, maintaining a data-dependent approach, with September's rate cut still undecided. Lagarde noted high domestic price pressures still weighing on inflation and potential tariffs risks weighing on exports.

18/07/2024

Economy

ECB meeting preview: No surprise cut in July, all eyes on September

Following June’s rate cut, the ECB is expected to maintain rates steady at its July meeting, awaiting September economic projections. Divisions widen between hawk and dove members, while analysts anticipate two more cuts by year-end.

17/07/2024

Business

Earnings preview: US big banks may see profit fall in second quarter

The US earnings season will kick off with big banks reporting their second-quarter performance on Friday. Analysts expect these banks' profits to be negatively impacted by rate cut expectations.

11/07/2024

Economy

The search for lost change: Belgians urged to empty their pockets

Putting forgotten coins back into circulation can cut government expenditure, as well as helping the environment, Belgians are told.

09/07/2024

Money

Central banks should exploit AI ‘gold rush’, report says

The Bank for International Settlements is bullish over applications for machine learning – despite many limitations.

25/06/2024

Economy

Swiss central bank cuts interest rates for second time this year

The Swiss National Bank cut interest rates for a second time running in response to predictions of cooling inflation. The country’s key banking and financial services sector has been under pressure recently from the rising dominance of other financial hubs such as Hong Kong, Singapore and the US.

20/06/2024

Economy

EU Elections: What are the risks ahead for European banks?

Despite the meteoric performance of the EU banking stocks, the sector may encounter challenges amid the EU elections, with the joint deposit insurance policy still unresolved.

07/06/2024

Economy

Poland keeps rates unchanged despite softening economy

Despite a fall in inflation, Poland's central bank governor remains concerned it could reignite because of higher food taxes and the potential removal of energy price limits.

09/05/2024

Economy

Euroviews. A more bankless society is on the horizon — and it's a good thing

Web3 digital technology is set to transform how societies interact with money and payments, effectively unbundling banking and payments. This shift can make society less dependent on banks, Jón Egilsson writes.

09/04/2024

Economy

Eurozone inflation falls more than expected: Green light for ECB cuts?

Eurostat data for March 2024 revealed a drop in annual consumer price inflation to 2.4%, below the expected 2.6% and hitting a four-month low. Market foresees four ECB rate cuts by end-2024, with the first expected in June.

03/04/2024

Economy

Swiss inflation continues to slow down in February

Data for the month of February shows inflation is back to its 2021 level, at 1.2%, compared with the same time last year, putting Switzerland on the same path as its European neighbours.

04/03/2024

Economy

Traders anticipate SNB rate cut in March as Swiss inflation eases

Inflation in Switzerland fell unexpectedly in January, potentially paving the way for the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to cut rates next month.

13/02/2024

Economy

German inflation eases raising ECB interest rate cut hopes

German inflation eased to 3.1% in January year-over-year from 3.8% in December, confirming preliminary data, according to the country's federal statistics office.

09/02/2024

Markets

Which UK savings accounts pay the highest interest rates?

Euronews Business compares challenger and high street UK savings accounts to see which ones pay the highest interest rates.

05/01/2024

Business

European stocks hit a 23-month peak to start the new year

Euronews Business breaks down the latest stock markets figures

02/01/2024