European markets head for soft open as sentiment falters
European stocks are expected to open broadly flat on Wednesday as investors gear up for central bank decisions. Source link
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European markets set to open lower as traders look ahead to central bank action
European stocks are expected to open in lower territory on Tuesday, reversing gains seen at the start of the week. Source link
Euro zone inflation in November 2025
A Christmas market in Cottbus, Germany. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Euro zone inflation stood at 2.2% in November, marking a slight rise from the previous month, flash data from data agency Eurostat showed Tuesday. The latest consumer price index reading is just a shade above the European Central Bank’s 2% target….
Volatile bonds, a confidence crunch and the ECB meets
Two types of story dominated the chatter in the newsroom this week. The watercooler favourite? The antics of high-profile CEOs, with the departure of Nestle’s boss over an undisclosed affair with a subordinate and the resignation of Suntory’s CEO over the possible purchase of illegal substances both causing a stir in the London and Singapore…
Crunch time for trade talks as Trump deadline nears
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media during a tour of the Federal Reserve Board building, which is currently undergoing renovations, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 24, 2025. Kent Nishimura | Reuters I think most would agree that the news cycle has been relentless for most of 2025, but certain stories do seem a…
European Central Bank holds rates as tariffs keep policymakers on edge
The President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde at the 2025 European Central Bank Forum on Central Banking on June 30, 2025 in Sintra, Portugal. Horacio Villalobos | Corbis News | Getty Images The European Central Bank on Thursday kept interest rates steady amid major economic uncertainty, as the European Union scrambles to negotiate…
Trade deadlines and oil drama set the stage for a crunch week in global markets
Flags of the European Union and the United States. Sean Gallup | Getty Images News | Getty Images CNBC’s assignment desk has a conundrum this week: how to approach July, 9. Why does this specific date matter? It’s the deadline for trade negotiations between the U.S. and European Union before the tariffs axe (maybe) falls…
A hectic half first heralds a volatile second
“Politics isn’t wagging the tail – it’s shaking the entire dog.” These strong words from one wealth manager to CNBC last week capture a hectic first half of trading. They also set the stage for an uncertain second half, where “geoeconomics” looks set to remain a dominant market force. This week, expect attention to…
A hectic half first heralds a volatile second
“Politics isn’t wagging the tail – it’s shaking the entire dog.” These strong words from one wealth manager to CNBC last week capture a hectic first half of trading. They also set the stage for an uncertain second half, where “geoeconomics” looks set to remain a dominant market force. This week, expect attention to…
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