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Italy Records Highest Inflation Among Europe’s Major Economies in October
Italy recorded the highest October inflation among the eurozone’s four largest economies, while Germany’s rate fell after a…
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ECB Holds Interest Rates at 2.5% as Christine Lagarde Announces Early Departure
The ECB has held rates at 2.5% as Christine Lagarde confirms she will leave the presidency in February…
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Bank of Japan Says Sustainable Inflation Has Reached 2% Target
The Bank of Japan says sustainable inflation has reached its 2% target but keeps interest rates at 1.25%…
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ECB Holds Interest Rates at 2.5% as Christine Lagarde Announces Early Exit
The ECB has held its key rate at 2.5% as Christine Lagarde announces plans to leave the presidency…
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ECB Holds Rates at 2.5% as Lagarde Signals December Hike Risk
The ECB held its deposit rate at 2.5%, but Christine Lagarde warned that energy costs and bond yields…
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Christine Lagarde to Leave ECB Presidency in February 2027
Christine Lagarde will leave the ECB presidency on 7 February 2027, with EU leaders beginning the process of…
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US inflation rises to 3.7% as fuel and air travel costs increase
US inflation rose to 3.7% in September as fuel and airfares became more expensive, adding pressure on households…
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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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UK Inflation Rises to 3.5% as Higher Fuel Costs Increase Rate-Hike Expectations
UK inflation rose to 3.5% in September as fuel prices surged, boosting expectations of a Bank of England…
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Japan’s 10-Year Bond Yield Reaches 3% for the First Time Since 1996
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield reached 3% for the first time since 1996, raising questions about interest rates…
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Global Markets Turn Mixed as Oil Volatility and US Bond Yields Weigh on Investors
Global markets turned mixed as oil prices remained elevated and US Treasury yields rose, renewing concerns about inflation…
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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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Federal Reserve raises interest rates as inflation remains elevated
The Federal Reserve raised rates to 3.75%–4% in a unanimous vote, signalling tougher action on inflation with potential…
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US Treasury Yield Briefly Tops 5% as Bond Sell-Off Spreads Across Europe
US 10-year Treasury yields briefly topped 5% as energy prices and borrowing pressures drove a wider bond sell-off…
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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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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 News: ECB holds rates at 2.25% as Iran war fears reignite inflation risks
The ECB kept rates at 2.25% as renewed Iran conflict raised fresh inflation fears across Europe and the…
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Europe News: ECB holds rates at 2.25% as Iran conflict keeps autumn hike in play
The ECB held rates at 2.25% as rising oil prices and Iran tensions keep the prospect of another…
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Breaking News: Harris Signals New Savings Plan to Tackle Low Returns and Tax Pressure
Simon Harris says Irish savers are being hit by punitive tax and low rates as the Government prepares…