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Revolut bags full French banking licence in European growth push

Revolut's French banking licence follows the bank receiving its UK banking licence back in March 2026.

Euronews

Europe’s economy faces the hard reality of climate change this summer

The intense heatwaves sweeping across Europe this summer are leaving deep economic scars. With soaring temperatures and severe drought hampering agriculture and power generation, key waterways are also facing transportation restrictions. Southern European regions are bracing for lower tourist influx and skyrocketing food costs as authorities grapple with increased financial…

The Economic Times

Global Market: ECB may need more rate hikes to curb inflation risks, says Kazimir

Slovak central bank governor Peter Kazimir warned that the European Central Bank may need to raise interest rates at least once more to control inflation. He stressed that geopolitical risks and rising energy costs could force the ECB into further monetary tightening beyond current market expectations ahead of September.

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Charting the global economy: Growth picks up, AI boom continues

US unemployment claims reached a near 60-year low, signaling a stable labor market. The European Central Bank rejected an immediate rate hike, planning for a possible September increase. South Korea's economy grew faster than expected, driven by a chip boom.

The Economic Times

Global market: Euro zone bond yields ease after multi-year highs as oil retreats below $100

Euro zone government bond yields decreased slightly on Friday. This followed a pullback in oil prices and ongoing inflation concerns. Investors are assessing the outlook for interest rates after recent market movements. The European Central Bank kept rates unchanged but signaled potential future hikes. Bond markets experienced selling pressure due…

The Economic Times

Global Market: ECB signals future debate on raising bank reserve requirements to reduce central bank losses

The European Central Bank may increase minimum reserve requirements for commercial banks. This move could reduce interest payments made to lenders by the Eurosystem. Such a change might save the Eurosystem nearly €4 billion annually. It also aims to address losses at national central banks. A decision on this proposal…

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Opera icons or birds? ECB invites Europeans to pick new euro banknotes

The ECB has unveiled ten finalist designs for future euro banknotes. The culture and nature themes feature Leonardo da Vinci, Maria Callas, Beethoven, Marie Curie and birds symbolising Europe's biodiversity.

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ECB holds rates at 2.25% as the reignited Iran war keeps a second hike in play

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged on Thursday, pausing after June's first hike in three years as easing inflation bought policymakers time, while renewed fighting in the Middle East caused a new rise in energy prices, keeping another hike firmly on the table for autumn.

Euronews

Europe's central bank holds rate steady amid swings in oil prices

The European Central Bank is leaving interest rates unchanged amid uncertainty about how volatile energy prices will affect inflation

The Independent UK

Global Market: ECB seen holding rates steady while keeping September hike option open

The European Central Bank is expected to maintain current interest rates at its upcoming policy meeting. Policymakers will likely signal that further rate increases remain a possibility in September. This cautious approach comes as rising energy prices threaten to reignite inflationary pressures across the euro area. Financial markets are anticipating…

The Economic Times

FTSE 100 ends higher as UK inflation cools

However, oil prices climbed amid inflamed tensions between the US and Iran.

Evening Standard

Euro zone bond yields tick higher as oil remains elevated; eyes on ECB

Euro zone government bond yields are rising as oil prices remain elevated. This situation threatens inflation outlook and supports tighter European Central Bank policy. Investors are also watching Britain's gilt market after new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's appointment. Germany's 10-year bond yield reached its highest level in eight weeks. The…

The Economic Times

Global Market: German bond yields hit two-year high as oil surge fuels ECB rate hike bets

German bond yields rose as oil prices increased amid U.S.-Iran tensions. This surge strengthened expectations for the European Central Bank to tighten monetary policy. Money markets now anticipate higher deposit rates by early 2027. Traders have fully priced in a rate hike at the ECB's upcoming September meeting. Italy's 10-year…

The Economic Times

Global Market Today: Asian shares hesitant as oil climbs, earnings loom

Asian markets showed hesitation as oil prices climbed due to escalating Gulf conflict. This surge revived inflation worries, influencing Federal Reserve rate hike expectations. Major tech earnings this week will test investor confidence in artificial intelligence stocks. South Korea's market experienced significant losses after retail investors were squeezed out. The…

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Tech selloff weighs on European shares ahead of ECB meeting next week

European stocks edged lower Friday, influenced by a global tech sell-off and Middle East tensions. Investors await the European Central Bank meeting and corporate earnings reports next week. Rising oil prices and subdued reactions to strong results complicated the market backdrop. Tech stocks experienced a significant decline this week, impacting…

Euronews

ECB selects 36 payment providers for digital euro pilot as the project moves ahead

The European Central Bank (ECB) has selected 36 payment service providers to help test the digital euro in a year-long pilot from 2027, marking the latest milestone in the EU's effort to create a digital form of central bank money while reducing reliance on foreign payment networks.

Radio France Internationale

EU lawmakers give digital euro the green light, but rollout still years away

EU lawmakers on Thursday backed kickstarting negotiations on creating a digital version of the euro, as the European Union races to introduce the currency.

The Economic Times

Global Market: Geopolitical risks return to centre stage for ECB as inflation fears resurface

Fresh US-Iran hostilities have pushed the European Central Bank back to its inflation fight. Rising energy prices now threaten to reignite price pressures across the euro zone. This renewed conflict has heightened uncertainty around the inflation outlook for policymakers. Market expectations have shifted, with traders betting on further ECB rate…

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Global Market: Euro zone bond yields hit near one-month high as oil surge fuels ECB rate hike bets

Euro zone government bond yields reached their highest levels in nearly a month. This rise followed a sharp jump in oil prices and heightened inflation concerns. Geopolitical tensions escalated after the United States and Iran exchanged military strikes. Money markets now price in more interest rate hikes by the European…

Euronews

US job growth plummets as eurozone unemployment holds at record low

New labour market data highlights a growing transatlantic divide, with US payroll additions slowing drastically, while the Eurozone unemployment rate remains anchored at an all-time low.

The Economic Times

Euro zone inflation falls more than expected, adding to ECB case for patience

Euro zone inflation dropped significantly in June, falling to 2.8% and easing pressure on the European Central Bank to hike interest rates this month. While still above the ECB's target, the slowdown in food, energy, and services prices offers hope for moderating inflation. Policymakers are considering a pause, but future…

The Independent UK

Europe's central bank head defends its recent rate hike to fight inflation

The head of the European Central Bank said the bank’s latest rate increase will help bring down inflation to its 2% target by next year

The Economic Times

Euro zone bond yields steady near two-week low after Middle East peace deal

Euro zone bond yields stabilized after a recent dip. A US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is easing energy supply concerns. This development is reducing inflation worries and slowing growth fears. Expectations for further interest rate hikes by major central banks, including the European Central Bank, have been…

The Economic Times

Charting the Global Economy: War pushes up prices, dents growth

The Iran war is fueling a global inflation wave, prompting the European Central Bank to raise interest rates for the first time in nearly three years.

Euronews

Portugal triggers EU budget safeguard clause over energy crisis

The EU safeguard clause allows member states to cover energy-related costs in response to the crisis, just as they did in the field of defence.

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