Eurozone inflation ticks up, bolstering ECB’s case for staying on hold
Inflation in the eurozone accelerated in September on higher services prices and a smaller decline in energy costs,…
EU trio in G7 look for US, Japanese backup in using Russian assets – POLITICO
The next G7 meeting among finance ministers is scheduled for Oct. 15 in Washington, where policymakers will head…
EU seeks to deploy Russia’s frozen billions to boost European arms sales – POLITICO
Finance ministers will take up the debate when they meet in Luxembourg Oct. 10. A big sticking point,…
Euro inflation expectations edge up and take ECB cuts off the table
The PMI numbers out of the Euro Area last week were consistent with sluggish growth, with slight contraction…
Eurozone short-term inflation expectations rise in August
The eurozone’s short-term inflation expectations climbed to 2.8% in August, up from 2.6% in July, according to the…
Europe to succumb to slowdown driven by tariffs, French turmoil: Report
Eurozone growth remains resilient as Germany’s expansive budget spending buoys sentiment and helps offset political turmoil in France,…
Divisions and Delays: Why Europe’s Political Rift Threatens the Euro’s Global Role
Lagarde’s Call for a Stronger Euro In May 2025, European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde urged Europe’s…
Quiet Markets Look to Fed and BoE Commentary
Forex markets started the week on a subdued note, with Asian trading showing little momentum. With no top-tier…
SocGen Conducts Blockchain-Based Repo Transaction With Bank of France
Societe Generale said it carried out a blockchain-based repurchase agreement with the Banque de France in what it…
Weekly Focus – Central Banks on a Relatively Steady Course
The September round of central bank meetings is nearing its end with perhaps a surprising sense of stability…
The digital euro has enraged half of Brussels. Here’s what you need to know. – POLITICO
Payments by digital euro would therefore (theoretically) be simpler than today’s digital payments. Rather than your bank having…
ECB seeks to ease jitters over France crisis | Nation
European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Thursday she was “confident” officials would seek to reduce uncertainty as…