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Germany's business morale hits 9-month high but trade clouds loom

Germany’s business morale rose to a 9-month high in April, yet sector confidence remains split. Manufacturing lags on trade fears, while construction and services gain.

Europe in Motion

How much did the price of eggs change in the EU?

The price of eggs rose by 6.7% in March 2025 compared to the same period last year. These EU countries are experiencing the highest costs.

Economy

IMF: Tariffs will not spark global recession but will weaken economy

Surging US tariffs will weaken the global economy and push up inflation this year, according to the International Monetary Fund.

Economy

Trump suggests he could remove US Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

“If I want him out, he’ll be out of there real fast, believe me," Trump said in the Oval Office to reporters on Thursday.

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Economy

ECB's Lagarde: Trade tariffs are a negative shock for the eurozone

Lagarde said the ECB’s rate cut reflected confidence in disinflation and rising growth risks from tariffs, which are set to weigh on demand. The bank dropped its “restrictive” stance and stressed a data-driven, flexible approach.

Economy

ECB cuts rates again as Trump tariffs weigh on economic outlook

The European Central Bank cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 2.25% on Thursday as threats to growth outweigh inflationary concerns.

Economy

ECB set to cut interest rates as insurance against trade tariffs

ECB expected to cut rates by 25bp to 2.25%—its sixth straight reduction—as inflation cools and tariff risks rise. Economists see the move as insurance amid growth shocks and US-EU tensions weighing on sentiment and policy outlook.

Economy

UK inflation falls more than expected boosting rate cut chances

Although there is increased speculation of more interest rate cuts this year, sticky-high inflation, which remains above the Bank of England's 2% threshold and an escalating global tariff war continue to be concerns.

World

Trump claims to have solved US inflation amid market turmoil

The US president's remarks follow a global surge in stocks on Monday after he eased some of his tariffs.

The Big Question

Millennials must invest to afford retirement: Here’s where to start

Finimize CEO, Carl Hazeley, talks about how longer lifespans and an upcoming generational wealth transfer are likely to make investing even more crucial for millennials.

Economy

US inflation dropped in March - pulled down by falling gasoline prices

Gas prices declined in March, while costs for housing and clothing rose at a slower pace. Food prices increased over the month.

Economy

Fed headache ahead as tariffs fuel higher prices and slower hiring

The prospect of high inflation stemming from widespread tariffs along with weaker hiring could put the Federal Reserve in a difficult spot, Fed policymakers said in minutes from last month's meeting.

Greece

Flights and ferries halted in Greece as unions call general strike

Unions are seeking increases in salaries and a full return of collective bargaining rights which were scrapped as part of international bailouts during Greece's financial crisis.

Economy

IMF reaches a deal with troubled Argentina on bailout worth €18bn

The bailout provides a welcome reprieve to President Javier Milei as he seeks to overturn the country's old economic order.

Economy

Economists slash eurozone growth forecasts as US tariffs shake outlook

Economists are slashing eurozone growth forecasts after Trump’s 20% tariffs on EU exports. Weaker trade, confidence, and investment now dominate outlooks, boosting expectations for ECB rate cuts, with April seen as likely. Inflation risks take a back seat for now.

Economy

US hiring likely remained robust last month: But can it hold up?

New hiring data from the US, set to be released on Friday, will likely be positive. Even so, economists warn of risks ahead from tariffs, DOGE, and restrictions on migration.

Economy

Inflation eases in Turkey although Trump tariffs pose economic risks

Turkey's inflation rate slowed more than expected in March, although domestic political turmoil and Trump tariffs pose risks to price pressures.

Economy

Eurozone inflation falls to 2.2%: Could the ECB cut rates this month?

Eurozone inflation hit a four-month low at 2.2% in March, but rising monthly prices and persistent services inflation leave the ECB divided ahead of its April 17 meeting, with markets pricing a 65% chance of a rate cut.

Economy

Germany and Italy diverge on inflation: What’s the eurozone signal?

Germany’s inflation eased to a four-month low in March, while Italy’s rose to its highest in over a year, highlighting diverging trends. The mixed data suggest uneven disinflation across the eurozone ahead of the bloc’s inflation release.

Economy

How could the European Central Bank react to Trump’s trade tariffs?

Donald Trump’s tariffs may hit EU growth and push up inflation, posing a dilemma for the ECB. While trade slows and prices rise, some economists argue rate cuts remain appropriate, so long as inflation expectations stay anchored.