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Oil Prices Fall Sharply as Iran Diplomacy Raises Hopes of Easing Regional Supply Risks
Oil prices fell more than 6% as diplomatic efforts involving Iran raised hopes of easing regional supply risks,…
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Eurozone Debt Rises to 88.8% of GDP as France and Italy Face Renewed Pressure
Eurozone debt reached 88.8% of GDP in Q2 2026, with France and Italy facing renewed scrutiny as borrowing…
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ECB Clears UniCredit to Take Control of Commerzbank from 2027
The ECB has cleared UniCredit to exceed a 30% stake in Commerzbank, bringing the Italian lender closer to…
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IMF raises 2026 global growth outlook, but eurozone faces weaker expansion
The IMF upgraded its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, but expects eurozone growth of only 1.1% amid…
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ECB urges tougher EU crypto rules and stronger oversight of stablecoins
The ECB is urging tougher EU crypto rules, including tighter stablecoin restrictions and stronger oversight of digital-asset companies.
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Euro Falls to 17-Month Low as French Debt and Spanish Election Fuel Eurozone Concerns
The euro hits a 17-month low as French debt concerns and Spain’s snap election revive fears of wider…
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ECB Calls for Stronger EU Crypto Rules and Tighter Stablecoin Oversight
The ECB wants tougher EU crypto rules, including tighter oversight of stablecoins linked to foreign currencies such as…
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ECB Launches Pontes Platform for Tokenised Asset Settlement
The ECB has launched Pontes, a platform exploring how tokenised assets can be settled securely in central bank…
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ECB Raises Deposit Rate to 2.5% as Energy Shock Pushes Eurozone Inflation Higher
The ECB has raised its deposit rate to 2.5% as higher energy costs push eurozone inflation higher, affecting…
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European Markets Recover as Investors Await US Federal Reserve Rate Decision
European markets recovered as oil prices and bond yields eased ahead of an expected US Federal Reserve interest-rate…
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Eurozone inflation rises to 2.9% as energy pressures cloud ECB outlook
Eurozone inflation rose to 2.9% in July, adding pressure on the ECB as policymakers weigh the next interest-rate…
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Eurozone inflation rises to 2.9% as energy pressures return
Eurozone inflation rose to 2.9% in July, keeping pressure on the ECB as energy costs and uneven national…
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Eurozone inflation rises to 2.9% as energy pressures complicate the ECB outlook
Eurozone inflation rose to 2.9% in July, increasing pressure on the ECB as energy costs and uneven national…
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Europe News: Euro Banknote Bridges You Can Visit in One Dutch Town
The fictional bridges on euro banknotes were brought to life in Spijkenisse, a Dutch town near Rotterdam where…
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Breaking News: Euro Banknote Redesign Moves Ahead as ECB Prepares New Look for Cash
Euro banknotes are set for a redesign as the ECB advances plans for a new series, with long-term…
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Europe News: Spain backs Hernández de Cos in first-ever bid for ECB presidency
Spain has backed Pablo Hernández de Cos for the ECB presidency, opening a major new chapter in Europe…