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Regulators Ramp up Scrutiny on Banks Fearing AI Could 'Lock Customers Out of Their Accounts'

US and European regulators are intensifying scrutiny of banks' AI use, focusing on autonomous systems, cyber recovery, third-party providers and threats to financial stability.

International Business Times UK · 16h ago

IMF forecasts 3.1% global growth in 2026, with eurozone at 1.1%

The IMF raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, citing resilient economies and AI investment. However, high energy prices linked to conflicts will weigh on growth, with eurozone expansion forecast at 1.1%.

Euronews · Oct 13

Global Market: Eurozone bond yields ease as Russia-Ukraine energy truce lifts sentiment

Eurozone government bond yields eased as lower energy prices and a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire announcement improved investor sentiment. German yields declined, while French and Italian bond spreads narrowed. However, markets continued pricing in higher European Central Bank rates, with geopolitical risks and inflation remaining key concerns for investors.

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Eurozone factory growth hits four-year high in September on strong demand

Eurozone manufacturing growth accelerated to a four-year high of 52.9 in September, driven by robust demand for capital goods and rising exports. However, accelerating input costs and expected consumer inflation of 3.6% pose fresh risks, heightening market expectations of further rate increases by the European Central Bank.

The Economic Times · Oct 1

France's borrowing rate keeps rising, hitting its highest level since 2002

The new rise in France's ten-year borrowing rate, now close to 5%, shows investors' mounting distrust of a public debt that keeps climbing.

Euronews · Oct 1

Visa and Mastercard handle nearly half of Europe's card payments. The digital euro aims to change that

The European Central Bank's €1.3 billion bet offers an alternative to the U.S. payments giants, but it faces an uphill battle to win over consumers, merchants, and banks.

Fortune · Oct 1

Euro zone bond selloff hits pause, yields fall from multi-year highs

Germany's 10-year bond yield experienced a slight decrease after reaching a 17-year high recently. Rising global interest rates are driven by strong economic growth and elevated energy prices. The European Central Bank may implement additional rate hikes to combat inflationary pressures. Money markets are pricing in nearly four quarter-point hikes…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Global Market: ECB's Lagarde says eurozone inflation has yet to trigger second-round effects

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde highlighted rising Eurozone inflation linked to increased energy prices. While inflation is expected to approach 4%, second-round effects on wages remain unobserved. Lagarde emphasized that the ECB would maintain a cautious policy approach in response to these developments. The central bank is set to…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Stock Index Futures Slip as Oil Snaps Five-Day Losing Run; PMI Data and Fed Speak on Tap

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ26) are down -0.10%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ26) are down -0.22% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as bond yields rose after oil prices snapped a five-day losing streak.

Barchart · Sep 23

Global Market: ECB launches blockchain payment service, to invest in digital securities

The European Central Bank launched Pontes, a new service connecting its payment infrastructure with blockchain markets for euro settlements. The ECB also plans to invest a portion of its EUR 23 billion own funds in digital securities, while developing a retail digital euro targeted for a 2029 release.

The Economic Times · Sep 22