Winners and losers – POLITICO
But there is trouble ahead. Germany plans to continue its spending spree next year to juice growth, only curbing…
ECB keeps rates unchanged as prospects brighten – POLITICO
The new numbers are likely to lock in the view that the ECB — which has now left…
EU economy grows more than expected in 2025 despite Trump’s tariffs – POLITICO
In further good news, the unemployment rate is set to remain below 6 percent through 2027, while inflation…
Trump’s tariffs have hurt less than expected so far, says ECB’s Kocher – POLITICO
Kocher, who served as economy minister before joining the central bank in September, nonetheless warned against complacency. “I…
EU considers withholding funds from countries that don’t fix pension systems – POLITICO
“You can’t buy pension reform,” said a deputy finance minister. “It’s going to hit the nerve of what…
ECB’s Lagarde set to face grilling on French troubles – POLITICO
Lagarde will need to manage expectations carefully, HSBC economist Fabio Balboni warned, since ruling cuts out completely could…
Finally, the German economy is showing signs of life – POLITICO
That factor will likely be reversed over the next few quarters, bringing the growth rate back down in…
ECB cuts again as it heads into an uncertain future – POLITICO
Taking down interest rates to a level at which they are longer hold back economic activity was easy…