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ECB keeps rates at a record: Inflation expected to hit 2% by 2025

The ECB kept its benchmark interest rates on hold in March, noting a further decline in inflation. Price pressures are now expected to reach the 2% target by 2025.

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Where in Europe have property prices increased tenfold since 2015?

Hungarian house prices have climbed by more than 166% since 2015, but there's a country with an even more eyewatering increase.

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Inflation in Europe: Which countries are hit the hardest?

Annual inflation in the EU and eurozone continues to show signs of easing, with January figures showing a fall in 15 of the EU countries. However, the remaining 11 countries recorded a rise.

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'Buy one, get one free': France forbids supermarket mega sales

French supermarkets can no longer offer discounts of more than 34% for various personal and household products. The new law aims to protect smaller companies against the might of multinationals' mega sales. But how will it work for consumers?

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Turkish inflation rockets to almost 70%, shattering rate pause hopes

Inflation in Turkey surged to a 15-month high in February, surpassing expectations and fuelling fears of further rate hikes.

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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.

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The Week Spotlight: ECB rate decision takes centre stage

Euronews Business provides a roundup of what to look out for in the markets this week.

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Italy’s GDP inches higher but deficit comes in far worse than forecast

Italy records marginally positive GDP results yet its deficit for 2023 drastically overshoots expectations.

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Eurozone inflation cools, but not as much as expected

Falling inflation figures from the Eurozone and its biggest economies will come as a relief to the ECB, which makes its next interest rate decision next week.

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Slower-than-expected inflation decline in France and Spain hits bonds

Inflation rates in France and Spain ease less than expected in February, nudging government bond yields higher as markets anticipate a bumpier road ahead to reach the ECB's 2% target.

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Germany's March consumer sentiment perks up, but France feels blue

German income expectations have soared to a more-than two-year high, but French consumers remain worried about their standard of living.

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Could a 'Middle Corridor' trade route bypass the Red Sea?

As ships in the Suez Canal and Red Sea face attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, Europe and China explore options for a more secure supply chain.

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Which European country has the best pension system?

European countries are some of the best places for pensions in the world, analysis shows, and AI is having an increasing impact on how each system works.

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French inflation falls to two-year low as energy prices decline

Consumer prices fell 0.2% in Europe's second-largest economy in January compared to the previous month.

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Eurozone trade: Here's why imports and exports declined in December

Eurozone imports and exports declined in December 2023, according to first estimate data released by Eurostat on Thursday. Euronews Business summarises the data and findings.

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Inflation in Spain climbs as other EU countries see a fall

Euronews business breaks down the latest inflation figures from Spain, Poland, Greece, and Ireland.

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UK inflation remains unchanged at 4%, beating expectations

Economists had predicted that rising prices would accelerate slightly.

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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.

Markets

Markets' week ahead: European stocks rise ahead of US inflation print

The US inflation report out on Tuesday could have a huge role in determining when and by how much the Federal Reserve decides to cut interest rates.

Business

University or housing? The cost of living dilemma facing students

Two in five students in the UK have considered dropping out of university due to the cost of rent, while 3% have already done so, according to a new National Student Accommodation Survey 2024 released by Save the Student.