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EU urges focus on domestic growth drivers but stays upbeat on eurozone

Resilient domestic demand is driving growth in the eurozone despite global economic headwinds.

Euronews · Nov 17, 2025

Stocks Set to Open Sharply Higher as End to U.S. Government Shutdown Nears

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +0.92%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are up +1.39% this morning as optimism that lawmakers are nearing a deal to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history boosted sentiment.

Barchart · Nov 10, 2025

Nasdaq Futures Slip on Weak Tech Earnings and Valuation Concerns, U.S. ADP Jobs Report in Focus

December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are trending down -0.57% this morning as investors digested weak earnings from notable tech players such as Advanced Micro Devices and Super Micro Computer, while concerns over lofty tech valuations continued to weigh on sentiment.

Barchart · Nov 5, 2025

Eurozone inflation hits 5-month high: ECB expected to stay cautious

Eurozone inflation rose to 2.2% in September, its highest in five months, driven by services and energy. Core inflation held at 2.3%, suggesting underlying pressures remain firm. The data reinforces the ECB’s stance to keep rates on hold for now.

Euronews · Oct 1, 2025

Dollar Falls on Fed-Friendly US Economic Reports and Euro Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.28%. The dollar gave up an early advance and retreated Thursday after US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rose to a 3.75-year high and Aug CPI was right on expectations, cementing expectations for at least a 25 bp rate cut by the...

Barchart · Sep 11, 2025

European Central Bank leaves key deposit rate unchanged at 2%

As analysts widely expected, the European Central Bank kept its benchmark interest rate untouched on Thursday. This comes as the eurozone economy shows signs of resilience and inflation remains close to the ECB’s 2% target.

Euronews · Sep 11, 2025

Eurozone inflation tops estimates in August: Is the ECB watching?

Eurozone inflation edged up to 2.1% in August, slightly above expectations but still near the ECB's target. Core inflation stayed at 2.3%.

Euronews · Sep 2, 2025

Dollar Pressured by Fears Over Fed Independence and Strong Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.40%. The dollar was under pressure Thursday from a stronger yuan, which rose to a 9.5-month high against the dollar. The dollar also remains under pressure due to concern over the Fed's independence and fears about capital flight with President Trump's...

Barchart · Aug 28, 2025

Eurozone economic mood slips: French political crisis adds to worries

Eurozone economic confidence slipped in August, with sentiment weakening in Germany, Italy and Spain. France’s political crisis, ahead of a no-confidence vote, adds fresh uncertainty as markets brace for possible fallout.

Euronews · Aug 28, 2025

Cash is king: Why does the eurozone need a digital euro?

The digital euro aims to preserve the role of cash in the digital era, ensuring secure, inclusive payments and protecting eurozone monetary sovereignty. While it won’t rival the dollar globally, it could strengthen Europe’s financial autonomy.

Euronews · Aug 20, 2025