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Is the EU banning American credit cards?

Social media users allege that ECB President Christine Lagarde has announced plans to get rid of the likes of Visa, Mastercard and PayPal.

Euronews

Trump Tariff Rollercoaster Complicates ECB Rate Call

US President Donald Trump's on-and-off tariffs have clouded the picture for European Central Bank policymakers meeting this week to decide whether to lower eurozone interest rates again.

International Business Times

Eurozone Inflation Eases In March As Tariff Threat Looms

Inflation in the eurozone slowed further in March, official data showed on Tuesday, indicating possible breathing room for policymakers despite the threat of turbulence from US trade tariffs.

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Lagarde Urges EU to 'March to Independence' as Trump's Tariffs Threaten Transatlantic Trade

She also stressed the importance of strengthening European independence in defence, energy, finance, and digital sectors.

International Business Times UK

How could the European Central Bank react to Trump’s trade tariffs?

Donald Trump’s tariffs may hit EU growth and push up inflation, posing a dilemma for the ECB. While trade slows and prices rise, some economists argue rate cuts remain appropriate, so long as inflation expectations stay anchored.

Euronews

No, Norway and Sweden haven't banned digital transactions

The claims appear to have sprung from reports that the Nordic countries have started advising citizens to keep a supply of cash at home in the case of a digital banking crisis.

Euronews

ECB's Digital Euro Sparks Flurry Of Online Misinformation

European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde's recent remarks on a "digital euro" prompted a fresh wave of misinformation online, highlighting an uphill battle ahead to convince the public of the project's merits.

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Eurozone consumer confidence falls more than expected in March

Eurozone consumer confidence weakened as looming trade tariffs raised concerns over growth and inflation. Meanwhile, Germany approved a massive fiscal package, but economists urged caution over immediate excitement.

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Europe’s markets lose steam amid EU deadlock on Ukraine, trade tension

The rally in European stock markets took a breather as EU leaders struggled to secure a €5 billion funding package for Ukraine. Investor sentiment was further dampened by the ECB’s cautious outlook on the economy and inflation, triggering selloffs, particularly in the defence and automotive sectors.

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Trade tariffs could push up eurozone inflation by 0.5%, ECB’s Lagarde warns

A trade war could push up eurozone inflation by half a percentage point alone with detrimental effects on growth, ECB’s Lagarde warns. The ECB president said rising trade tensions and a weaker euro could complicate monetary policy.

Euronews

Stocks Slip Before the Open After Fed-Fueled Rally, U.S. Economic Data and Earnings in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are down -0.43%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are down -0.60% this morning, tracking losses in European equities after ECB President Christine Lagarde stated that U.S. tariffs heightened uncertainty over the economic outlook.

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Stocks Plunge Before the Open After Fed-Fueled Rally, U.S. Economic Data and Earnings in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are down -0.73%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are down -0.93% this morning, tracking losses in European equities after ECB President Christine Lagarde stated that U.S. tariffs heightened uncertainty over the economic outlook.

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Stocks Rise Before the Open as Investors Digest Fed Decision, U.S. Economic Data and Earnings in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.18%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.25% this morning, extending yesterday’s gains after the Federal Reserve indicated there remains scope to lower interest rates later this year, as any tariff-driven rise in inflation is expected to be temporary.

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European markets bounce back despite renewed Trump tariff threats

US president Donald Trump has kicked trading tensions up a notch by threatening tariffs on EU alcohol, even as ECB president Lagarde warns that an escalating trade war could have severe global consequences.

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The Independent UK

Trump, tariffs and potential defense spending surge overshadow European Central Bank meeting

The impact of a potential trade war with the United States and massive increases in European defense spending and government borrowing are looming over Thursday’s policy meeting at the European Central Bank

International Business Times

Debate Over Rates Pause Mounts As ECB Set To Cut Again

Massive German spending pledges and uncertainty caused by US trade policy are fuelling expectations the European Central Bank could on Thursday signal that a pause in interest rate cuts is in sight, analysts said.

International Business Times

ECB To Look Past Trump Risk And Push On With Rate Cuts

Despite US President Donald Trump's sabre-rattling, the European Central Bank is set to press on with interest rate cuts Thursday as officials increasingly voice confidence that the fight against inflation is on track.

The Guardian - UK

Political interference in central banks risks economic harm, ECB president warns

Comments by Christine Lagarde seen as veiled warning to Donald Trump, who demanded Federal Reserve lower interest rates ‘immediately’

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International Business Times

ECB To Cut Rates Again, With A Nervous Eye On Trump

Eurozone rate-setters are set to cut borrowing costs again this week, confident their efforts to lower inflation will remain on track despite the threat from US President Donald Trump's protectionist agenda.

The Independent UK

As elite Davos event ends, some hail 'constructive optimism' despite divisions, suffering in world

The World Economic Forum's annual gathering of elites in Davos has ended with many business leaders, world-class academics, top government officials and other elites casting an upbeat tone about economic prospects, efforts to end wars and technological progress

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European Central Bank President Suggests Attracting American Workers

Christine Lagarde suggests Europe may attract disenchanted American workers for economic growth at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

International Business Times

IMF Chief Tells Europe To Take Page Out Of US Book

With the European economy lagging behind the United States, the head of the International Monetary Fund had a piece advice for the continent on Friday: "Believe in yourself."

The Guardian - UK

Davos day four: ‘Too much pessimism’ about European economy, which needs boost of US confidence, WEF hears – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the final day of the World Economic Forum

International Business Times

Between Laughs And 'Disaster', Trump Divides Davos

As Donald Trump appeared on giant screens at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the world's rich and powerful rapturously applauded and snapped photos of the US leader.

International Business Times

Eurozone Inflation Picks Up In December

Eurozone inflation rose in December as energy prices slightly ticked up, official data showed Tuesday, rebounding for a third straight month but unlikely to stop another interest-rate cut by the European Central Bank.

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