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Germany's business climate worsens in July: European stocks plunge

Germany's business sentiment worsened more than expected in July, marking the second consecutive monthly decline, bolstering fears that the Eurozone's largest economy is once again under pressure.

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.

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.

Markets

Ahead In the markets this week: ECB rate decision takes centre stage

This week, the European Central Bank (ECB) will decide on the interest rate, a decision critical for the European stock market and the Euro’s trend.

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Markets

Weekly recap: Easing political uncertainties bolster market resilience

Global markets remained resilient throughout the week due to heightened expectations that central banks would commit to interest rate cuts. Monthly inflation in the United States was cooler than anticipated, while European markets rebounded amid easing political concerns.

Markets

UK interest rates should stay on hold this summer, warns BOE official

The UK's jobs market is currently too strong to start cutting interest rates, says BOE Monetary Policy Committee member Jonathan Haskell.

Economy

ECB raises concerns over delayed rate cuts, but hawks object

The latest ECB monetary policy accounts reveal officials made a judgement call to cut rates, fearing that waiting too long for inflation confirmation would increase the risk of undershooting the 2% target.

Economy

ECB’s Lagarde foresees a bumpy road to 2% inflation amid uncertainties

ECB President Christine Lagarde highlighted the complex journey towards the 2% inflation target at the ECB Forum on Central Banking in Sintra.

Business

Revolut CEO hopeful that UK banking licence is coming soon

The fintech company saw record full-year pre-tax profits in 2023, and hopes that will help convince the UK authorities to grant it a banking licence.

Economy

Eurozone inflation slows to 2.5% in June, boosting ECB rate cut hopes

Eurozone inflation eased to 2.5% in June, in line with expectations. Belgium's inflation hit a 10-month high, while Germany saw a decline.

Economy

German inflation sees fall in June after May's surprise rise

The latest figure may reassure investors that Germany's inflation is still on a downward trend, despite May's surprise spike.

Economy

Bank of America sees ECB rate cuts if French polls unsettle markets

The ECB may accelerate its rate-cutting cycle if French developments tighten financial conditions, according to Bank of America.

Europe News

Bulgaria can’t adopt the euro due to high inflation, ECB says

Sofia had expressed hopes it could join the EU currency zone in the middle of next year, but must meet tough economic criteria.

Markets

How could French elections impact European sovereign debt market?

European financial markets brace for turbulence as the French parliamentary elections approach. ABN Amro's rates strategist Sonia Renoult warns of potential fiscal instability and an unsustainable debt path for France.

Economy

BoE rate decision: No change despite latest drop in inflation

The Bank of England has left the interest rate on hold, even though inflation has now fallen to its target level of 2%.

Markets

London regains markets crown as France dips amid political uncertainty

The FTSE 100 wins out to become Europe's biggest equity market once more as sell-offs due to French political uncertainty lead to heavy losses in France.

Markets

Fed rate decision: European stock markets recoup most of earlier falls

European stock markets recoup most of their losses from earlier in the week following the release of US CPI data. Regional markets opened lower despite the Fed’s rate decision propelling Wall Street to all-time highs overnight.

Markets

Euro slumps after Macron calls election and far-right surge in Europe

The euro slumps against most of its G-10 currency counterparts as the French President called a snap election, and the far right gained seats in the European Parliament

Markets

Weekly market recap: Record moment resumes as tech stocks lead the way

Risk-on sentiment prevailed in global markets as the Nvidia-led tech rally buoyed Wall Street, while the ECB’s rate cut sent the Euro Stoxx 600 to an all-time high.

Economy

ECB delivers a “hawkish” rate cut, Lagarde stresses data dependency

The ECB reduced interest rates by 25 basis points, signalling a moderation in monetary policy restrictions. However, Frankfurt also issued an upward revision to its inflation projections, now expecting headline inflation to average 2.5% in 2024 and 2.2% in 2025.