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European stocks slip as Lagarde warns Iran war shock is 'beyond what we can imagine'

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has warned that markets are "overly optimistic" about the Iran war's economic impact, as stocks fell across Europe, Asia and Wall Street on Friday.

Euronews

European Central Bank holds rates unchanged as energy shock from Iran war causes massive uncertainty

The European Central Bank left its key interest rates unchanged Thursday and warned that the Iran war would boost inflation in the short term through higher energy prices but that the long-term impact on consumer prices and the economy was uncertain

The Independent UK

Markets on edge as ECB prepares to set interest rates amid energy price surge

European markets have opened lower as investors await the European Central Bank’s rate decision, with a sharp rise in gas and oil prices fuelling fresh inflation concerns.

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Bank of England tipped to raise UK interest rates twice this year to fight inflation shock from Middle East crisis, as oil and gas prices rise – as it happened

UK central bank has left rates on hold, and warned that CPI inflation will be higher in the near term as a result of the ‘new shock to the economy’ from Iran war

The Guardian - UK

Newsletter: Several EU countries ‘up in arms’ over Commissioner Šuica’s Board of Peace trip

Also in this newsletter: Political jostling for the European Central Bank presidency begins amid rumours of Lagarde’s early departure; and an exclusive story on the new procedure agreed to select the host of the European Customs Authority.

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Could inflation in Europe make an unexpected comeback in 2026?

The eurozone's private sector grew in January, but services inflation is showing a sustained rise, raising fresh concerns for the ECB.

Euronews

Eurozone inflation falls to ECB’s 2% target as price pressures ease

Inflation in the eurozone returned to the European Central Bank’s 2% target in December, offering reassurance to policymakers as price pressures continue to ease.

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Bulgaria is joining the euro. Here's what it means for consumers and businesses

Bulgaria is welcoming a new year and a new currency

The Independent UK

More UK interest rate cuts expected in 2026 after Bank of England lowers borrowing costs to near three-year low – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey switches vote – allowing rate cut today

The Guardian - UK

ECB declines to provide emergency liquidity for reparations loan to Ukraine

The latest effort to support Ukraine with immobilised Russian assets has suffered a new setback at the hands of the European Central Bank, which warned that the plan would violate EU treaties and undermine the institution's independence.

Euronews

Europe's Digital Euro Just Got a Launch Date—And It Could Reshape How You Pay for Everything by 2029

The European Central Bank just dropped a timeline that could fundamentally alter how 450 million Europeans handle money, and the implications stretch far beyond just replacing cash in your wallet.

Benzinga

ECB's Digital Euro Hits Political Wall—And That Could Be Bad News For Your Privacy

The European Central Bank’s digital euro is facing a harsh reality check in the European Parliament, where lawmakers are raising red flags about everything from banking disruption to privacy violations, according to Reuters.

Benzinga

Europe Slow To Match Economic Rivals US, China: Draghi

The European Union is "failing to match the speed of change" in the United States and China and must act urgently on economic reforms to avoid falling further behind, a key report's author said Tuesday.

International Business Times

France Political Crisis Looms Over ECB Meeting

France's political crisis will likely take centre stage at a European Central Bank meeting Thursday, with turmoil in the eurozone's second-biggest economy causing a fresh headache for policymakers.

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ECB Set To Hold Rates Steady With Eye On France Crisis

The European Central bank is expected to hold interest rates steady again this week with inflation under control and US tariff tensions easing, even as France's political crisis presents a new headache.

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss backs Trump attacks on Fed and says ‘reckoning’ on way for central banks

Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister also critical of Bank of England and European Central Bank

Euronews

Sliding doors: The EU that could’ve been with Draghi in charge

Mario Draghi rather than Ursula von der Leyen, was mooted to lead the European Commission in summer 2024. Facing Donald Trump over tariffs, unveiling the EU’s long-term budget, and setting out a different course for Europe, here’s how the EU might have looked if it had caught that train.

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Stocks Set to Open Lower as Fed Rate-Cut Optimism Fades, Nvidia Earnings and U.S. PCE Inflation Data Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.24%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.32% this morning, pointing to a slightly lower open on Wall Street after last Friday’s rally as some of the optimism around expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts faded.

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“Decarbonization is not just a climate plan, it is an economic strategy.” Why European competitiveness hinges on homegrown power

Can political commitment, leadership capability, and business involvement power Europe's future and boost its global competitiveness? In the remaining articles in this series, we plan to find out.

Euronews

European Central Bank leaves key deposit rate unchanged at 2%

The European Central Bank kept its benchmark interest unchanged, in line with analyst estimates.

The Guardian - UK

European Central Bank leaves interest rates unchanged despite trade war uncertainty – as it happened

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as policy rate left at 2%

International Business Times

ECB Expected To Hold Rates As More Trump Tariffs Loom

The European Central Bank looks set to keep interest rates unchanged on Thursday while the introduction of higher US tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump hangs in the balance.

Fortune

ECB President Christine Lagarde stablecoins will lead to the 'privatization of money,' undermining central bankers ‘public good’

Stablecoins risk undermining central banks’ ability to conduct monetary policy. They’re also becoming increasingly popular among investors.

Barchart

Stock Index Futures Slip With Focus on Trump’s Tax Bill and Trade Deals, U.S. JOLTs Report and Powell’s Remarks on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.21%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.29% this morning, taking a breather after a recent rally, as investors monitor progress on U.S. trade talks and wrangling in Washington over President Donald Trump’s tax-and-spending bill.

Benzinga

Tom Lee On Why Fed's Holding Back While Europe Eases Aggressively: 'That's The Upside Opportunity Into Year End'

Tom Lee, the head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, highlighted a crucial factor that could explain why the European Central Bank (ECB) has been able to cut interest rates while the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) has not.

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