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Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe's growth, boost inflation

The European Union’s executive commission has cut its growth outlook and predicted higher inflation due to sharply higher energy prices from the war in Iran

The Independent UK

Stocks Rise Before the Open as Investors Weigh Big Tech Earnings, Iran War News

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.15%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.22% this morning as investors digest earnings reports from big U.S. tech companies and the latest developments in the Iran war.

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Eurozone inflation hits 3% as oil prices spike and economic growth slows

Soaring oil prices linked to the Iran war pushed inflation higher in the euro area in April, while growth continued to underperform — a worrying combination for both consumers and policymakers at the European Central Bank.

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Inflation hits 3% in Europe as Iran war spreads oil price shock

Soaring oil prices from the Iran war pushed inflation higher to 3% in Europe in April

The Independent UK

Energy prices push up inflation in Germany and Spain ahead of ECB decision

Inflation rose in both Germany and Spain in April, driven mainly by higher energy costs linked to global geopolitical tensions, keeping eurozone price growth above the European Central Bank’s 2% target.

Euronews

ECB interest rate dilemma: Eurozone growth stalls as Iran war fuels inflation

The European Central Bank faces heightened uncertainty ahead of next week’s rate decision, with President Christine Lagarde warning the "stop-start nature" of the Iran war is making the economic outlook harder to assess.

Euronews

Euro Zone Inflation Risks Escalate As ECB Signals Persistent Price Pressures

The European Central Bank is facing renewed scrutiny over its inflation outlook as new signals point to lingering price pressures across services and energy-sensitive sectors.

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Is it worth stockpiling cash as phsyical currency makes comeback in Poland?

While the trend towards the complete digitalisation of payments prevailed not long ago, today central banks and governments say that physical money may prove indispensable in crisis situations.

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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

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.

Euronews

European Parliament to 'test' support for digital euro

The European Parliament will vote on a report on the annual work of the European Central Bank, which includes a passage in support of the digital euro. The vote will take place on Tuesday.

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Europe's central bank maintains interest rate with economic growth resilient

The European Central Bank is leaving interest rates unchanged as the economy in the 21 countries that use the euro chugs past the disruption from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs with growth modest, yet resilient

The Independent UK

Stocks Slip Before the Open as Tech-Led Selloff Continues, Amazon Earnings on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.42%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.55% this morning, pointing to further losses on Wall Street as technology stocks face renewed pressure.

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Poland has more gold than the European Central Bank and has no intention of slowing down

The National Bank of Poland has increased its bullion reserves to around 550 tonnes, valued at more than €63 billion.

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How cocaine traffickers launder cartel money

The cocaine market exploded between 2014 and 2023. Production in Colombia increased more than sevenfold to nearly 2,700 tonnes, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

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Trump threatens to revoke citizenship of naturalized immigrants convicted of fraud - as it happened

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The Independent UK

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

Bulgaria is welcoming a new year and a new currency

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Is the EU using the digital euro to take control of your wallet?

Numerous rumours about the digital euro have been circulating on social media for months. According to some users, the currency will be used to monitor financial transactions or could even threaten individual freedoms. The Cube has debunked some of these claims.

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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.

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Why do chocolate prices matter to the European Central Bank?

The European Central Bank noted that food prices are increasing faster than inflation on average in the bloc.

The Independent UK

Europe's top central banker says economy holding up better than expected in face of Trump tariffs

Europe’s economy is holding up better than expected in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs - in part because the European Union didn’t retaliate with self-defeating tariffs of its own, the head of the European Central Bank said Tuesday

Benzinga

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.

Euronews

Eurozone inflation comes in softer than expected in August, at 2%

Inflation is now in line with the target set by the European Central Bank. As economic growth remains robust, more rate cuts from the ECB aren't likely to come soon.

The Conversation

The French economy has a boomer problem and is spending way too much on pensions

Before resigning from his nine-month stint as French prime minister, François Bayrou had claimed that if France failed to cut its public deficit, young people would pay the price “for the sake of the comfort of boomers”.

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European Central Bank leaves key deposit rate unchanged at 2%

As analysts widely expected, the European Central Bank kept its benchmark interest rate untouched on Thursday. This comes as the eurozone economy shows signs of resilience and inflation remains close to the ECB’s 2% target.

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