Business
Can Germany's improving financial sentiment beat business pessimism?
Financial experts are more optimistic about Germany’s economy as the ZEW index rebounded more than expected in December, its highest in four months, driven by ECB rate cut prospects and snap elections. Yet, the ifo survey shows businesses remain far more pessimistic about 2025.
Economy
Spain's manufacturing growth for November hit by Valencia flooding
Although manufacturing growth in Spain rose at a slower rate in November because of flooding, it was still above the key 50 level. Turkish manufacturing demand inched up but German and French figures failed to offer seasonal cheer.
Markets
Markets lookahead: Manufacturing PMIs, SNB and RBA rate decision
This week is packed with key economic data and events, including manufacturing and services PMIs from major economies, alongside interest rate decisions from the Swiss National Bank (SNB) and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).