Bulgaria to adopt the euro as ECB and European Commission give green light Bulgaria will be the 21st nation to join the eurozone, with adoption planned at the start of 2026. Euronews · Jun 4, 2025
Eurozone unemployment drops to record low levels in April Falling energy and input prices helped ease cost pressures for European businesses in April, allowing them to retain more employees. Euronews · Jun 3, 2025
Stocks See Support as Bond Yields Slide The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.06%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.10%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +0.07%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Jun 3, 2025
Bulgaria close to adopting the euro: What stands in the way? Bulgaria's government is pressing ahead with its plan to join the euro currency union, aiming to deepen European integration. Euronews · Jun 3, 2025
Thousands protest in Bulgaria against Euro and to maintain national currency Bulgaria's new government, which was formed last month, has made eurozone membership a key priority. Opposition parties want a referendum to be held. Euronews · May 31, 2025
Dollar Supported by Strong US Economic News The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.34%. The dollar is climbing today on signs of strength in the economy after weekly jobless claims fell to a 1-month low and the May S&P manufacturing PMI unexpectedly increased, hawkish factors for Fed policy. However, gains in the dollar are... Barchart · May 22, 2025
Dollar Retreats on Mixed US Economic News The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -0.14%. The dollar was under pressure Thursday as weaker-than-expected US Apr producer prices pushed T-note yields lower and boosted expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates. Other US economic reports on Thursday were mixed for the dollar. US weekly initial unemployment... Barchart · May 15, 2025
Dollar Pressured by a Soft US PPI Report The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.25%. The dollar is under pressure today as weaker-than-expected US Apr producer prices pushed T-note yields lower and boosted expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates. Other US economic reports today are mixed for the dollar. US weekly initial unemployment... Barchart · May 15, 2025
Bulgaria's president to submit request to parliament to call eurozone referendum Some economists claim that the country lacks an acceptable degree of economic condition to join the eurozone and it's not yet ready to adopt the single currency. Euronews · May 9, 2025
UK construction activity contracts for fourth straight month as costs rise Poor start to year comes after bounceback in last three months of 2024 fizzled out The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2025
Dollar Falls and Gold Soars on US Trade Uncertainty The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday fell by -0.57%. The dollar was under pressure Tuesday because of concerns that US trade policies will lead to economic stagflation. Losses in the dollar accelerated after the US Mar trade deficit widened to a record high, a bearish factor for Q1 GDP. The... Barchart · May 6, 2025
Dollar Under Pressure and Gold Soars from US Trade Policies The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.49%. The dollar is under pressure today because of concerns that US trade policies will lead to economic stagflation. Losses in the dollar accelerated after the US Mar trade deficit widened to a record high, a bearish factor for Q1 GDP.... Barchart · May 6, 2025
Dollar Drops as Stocks Rally on Possible US-China Tariff Talks The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.73%. The dollar is under pressure today on reduced safe-haven demand as news of possible US-China trade talks sparked a rally in stocks that boosted risk sentiment. The dollar also fell after US Apr average hourly earnings rose less than expected,... Barchart · May 2, 2025
FTSE notches up its longest-ever winning streak with 15th day of gains – as it happened Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as the FTSE nets its longest-ever winning run, Amazon’s Bezos to sell stock worth up to $4.75bn; US employment figures higher than expected The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025
Euronews · Apr 28, 2025 Bulgaria could play key role in European defence efforts, says Antonio Costa Costa said that his visit to Bulgaria comes at a significant time for the country, following its entry into the Schengen Area and its preparations to join the eurozone.
Euronews · Apr 25, 2025 Bulgaria's eurozone accession campaign smeared with false claims False information about Bulgaria's eurozone accession has been skewing the national conversation around adopting the euro.
Barchart · Apr 22, 2025 Stocks Climb on Trade Deal Optimism and Strong Q1 Earnings The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.82%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.91%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.13%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +1.98%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025 Bulgarian government survives a no-confidence vote over corruption Bulgaria’s government has survived a second no-confidence motion in parliament in as many weeks
Euronews · Apr 17, 2025 ECB cuts rates again as Trump tariffs weigh on economic outlook The European Central Bank cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 2.25% on Thursday as threats to growth outweigh inflationary concerns.
Fortune · Apr 11, 2025 Germany topples giant ‘Zero’ monument symbolizing fiscal prudence as new government embraces debt Germany has erected monuments to smashing debt all over the country, but as spending rises, some are starting to come down.
Fortune · Apr 10, 2025 Trump has saved stocks, but killing world confidence in the Dollar, ECB council member says The head of the Bank of France says America's USP of 'constancy' is at risk from Trump's erratic trade decisions.
Fortune · Apr 7, 2025 European consumers will have to cope with a 'notable adverse impact' on growth from tariffs, Greece’s central bank governor warns EU Commission President also sounded off the alarm that Europe "cannot absorb global overcapacity, nor will we accept dumping on our market.”
Barchart · Apr 1, 2025 Dollar Sees Support as Stocks Weaken on Tariff Risks The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.03%. The dollar posted modest gains on Tuesday as US tariff concerns weighed on equity markets and boosted safe-haven demand for the dollar. Dovish Eurozone inflation news Tuesday also weighed on EUR/USD to the benefit of the dollar. The dollar briefly fell...
Barchart · Apr 1, 2025 Stocks Under Pressure Ahead of Wednesday’s Tariff Announcement The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.35%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.29%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -0.24%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Euronews · Mar 28, 2025 Europe’s economic confidence dips again in March as services sector retreats Sentiment across the European economy weakened again in March, with confidence in services and retail slumping. The euro area’s index fell to 95.2, deepening doubts over recovery momentum.