Stocks dip as Bank of England leaves interest rates unchanged The FTSE 100 index closed down 51.67 points, 0.6%, at 8,791.80. Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025
Stocks up on hopes of thaw to Middle East tension The FTSE 100 index closed up 24.59 points, 0.3%, at 8,875.22, just shy of its record closing peak of 8,884.92 posted last Thursday. Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2025
Reeves braced for OBR forecasts to blow £20bn hole in tax and spending plans Downgrades by Treasury watchdog could force chancellor to raise taxes or cut spending at budget to meet fiscal rules The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2025
Israel launches major strike on Iran: What is the market fallout? European stocks fell sharply after Israel struck Iranian nuclear sites, fuelling fears of wider conflict. Oil and gold surged on safe-haven demand, while bank shares dropped. Markets are pricing in higher geopolitical and energy supply risks. Euronews · Jun 13, 2025
Production and exports fall in Germany as pre-tariff rush wears off US tariff concerns are darkening Germany’s outlook while the economy is already weak, hindering hopes of a recovery. Euronews · Jun 6, 2025
Eurozone economy grows by 0.6%: Lagarde shuts door on July rate cut The eurozone gross domestic product grew by 0.6% quarter-over-quarter in the first quarter of 2025, marking the strongest pace of growth since late 2022. ECB's President Christine Lagarde hinted that a July pause in rate cuts may be warranted. Euronews · Jun 6, 2025
The US and EU are in a showdown over trade. What does Trump want and what can Europe offer? European and US officials are wrestling over a trade deal The Independent UK · May 27, 2025
Learn from the experts: Are you avoiding these major financial errors? As the global economy faces a bumpy road ahead in 2025, financial experts share some advice on being smarter with your money. Euronews · May 25, 2025
Stock Index Futures Muted as U.S. Debt Fears Continue to Weigh on Sentiment, Fed Speak on Tap June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are down -0.05%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are down -0.09% this morning as concerns remain about the U.S. fiscal outlook after President Donald Trump’s signature tax bill narrowly passed the House of Representatives on Thursday. Barchart · May 23, 2025
German Growth Upgraded On Pre-tariff Export Surge Germany's economy grew more than previously thought at the start of the year, as its exports surged before US President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs, official data showed Friday. International Business Times · May 23, 2025
FTSE 100 treads water after UK inflation jump The blue chip index rose 5.34 points, or 0.06%, to close at 8,786.46, with miners helping offset heavy losses for retailer JD Sports. Evening Standard · May 21, 2025
UK-EU deal hailed as milestone but is ‘just the beginning’, says industry The new deal was widely welcomed across business sectors for helping cut red tape and reducing checks on food exports. The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
Dutch Climate Group Launches New Case Against Shell Dutch environmental group Milieudefensie said Tuesday it was launching a new legal case against Shell, aiming to stop the fossil fuel giant investing in new oil and gas fields. International Business Times · May 13, 2025
Stocks Set to Open Lower After Trade Truce Rally, U.S. Inflation Data on Deck June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are down -0.26%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are down -0.41% this morning, taking a breather after yesterday’s rally, while investors gear up for the release of key U.S. inflation data. Barchart · May 13, 2025
Evening Standard · May 12, 2025 Wall Street stocks rally as US-China trade war cools Top indexes in New York rebounded when markets opened on Monday, joining peers in Europe that have been making gains.
The Independent UK · May 9, 2025 US trade deal a ‘political win’ but will do little for UK growth, say experts Sir Keir Starmer said the trade agreement struck on Thursday is a ‘historic’ deal, but economists played down the benefits for the economy at large.
Al Jazeera · May 9, 2025 Chinese export hike reported as tariff talks with US set to start China diverting exports but eager to avert trade war threat in first meeting since Trump unveiled punishing levies.
Latin Times · Apr 30, 2025 Most Stock Markets Rise Despite China Data, Eyes On US Reports While markets have recovered some of the losses suffered after the US president's "Liberation Day" tariffs announcement on April 2, uncertainty still rules as countries look to cut deals to avert the worst of Washington's duties.
International Business Times · Apr 30, 2025 German Growth Better Than Expected But Tariff Turmoil Looms Germany's struggling economy grew faster than expected at the start of the year, data showed Wednesday, in a boost for the incoming government of conservative Friedrich Merz even as US tariffs threaten to derail the nascent recovery.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2025 UK private sector shrinks as export orders slump; state borrowing nearly £15bn above official forecast – as it happened Gloomy business surveys for UK, Europe and US show tariffs starting to take their toll but stocks, dollar rally on hopes of US-China trade deal
Euronews · Apr 18, 2025 Why economists believe the ECB will keep on cutting interest rates Economists predict that the ECB will continue its rate-cutting cycle as global trade tensions rise and eurozone growth slows. Markets expect up to 75 basis points of easing by September, pushing the deposit rate down to 1.5%.
International Business Times · Apr 17, 2025 ECB Ready To Cut Rates Again As Trump Tariffs Shake Eurozone European Central Bank policymakers look increasingly likely to cut interest rates again on Thursday, with US President Donald Trump's stop-start tariff announcements sowing concern in the eurozone.
Al Jazeera · Apr 16, 2025 China posts 5.4% GDP growth in first quarter, beating forecasts Statistics agency says economy ‘off to a good start’ despite more ‘complex and severe’ external environment.
International Business Times · Apr 14, 2025 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.
Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 2025 US consumer sentiment tumbles as trade war fears grow Expectations of rising unemployment hit the highest level since 2009.