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French 10-Year Bond Yield Rises Above 5% as Budget Pressure Mounts
France’s 10-year bond yield has topped 5% for the first time since 2002 as budget negotiations and debt…
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UniCredit Receives ECB Approval to Increase Stake in Commerzbank
The ECB has allowed UniCredit to exceed a 30% stake in Commerzbank, but further regulatory steps remain before…
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IMF Raises 2026 Global Growth Forecast but Warns Energy Costs Will Weigh on Europe
The IMF forecasts 3.1% global growth in 2026 but expects eurozone expansion of 1.1% as energy prices and…
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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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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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European Bond Yields Ease After Sharp Sell-Off as US Mortgage Rates Reach 7%
European bond yields eased after a sharp sell-off, while US mortgage rates reached 7% amid inflation, oil price…
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European Markets Face Renewed Pressure From Oil Volatility and Higher Bond Yields
European markets face renewed pressure from oil volatility, higher bond yields, ECB policy and changing EU trade relationships.
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France’s Public Debt Set to Reach Highest Level Since 1978
France’s public debt is forecast to reach 119.3% of GDP in 2026 as the government prepares €54 billion…
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Irish Finance Minister Links Energy Crisis to Hormuz Closure, Not Ukraine
Ireland’s Finance Minister Simon Harris says the Hormuz closure and Middle East escalation, not Ukraine, are driving the…
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Greece’s borrowing costs fall below France’s as investors reward fiscal progress
Greece is now borrowing more cheaply than France as investors reward falling debt, budget surpluses and long maturities…
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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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ECB holds rates as trade tensions and oil risks cloud the eurozone outlook
The ECB has held rates at 2.25% as easing inflation is offset by oil-price risks and rising trade…
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Europe watches Hormuz tensions as US and Iran signal possible deal
Europe is closely watching US-Iran tensions as possible talks could ease risks to shipping, energy prices and the…
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How to follow the latest EU and Europe news without missing the bigger picture
A practical guide to understanding EU and Europe news, from Brussels decisions to Eurozone updates and cross-border policy…
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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…
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Europe News: Heatwaves Could Push Europe Food Prices Higher in 2027
Europe heatwaves could push food prices higher next year, with ripple effects for Ireland as crop damage raises…