Interest rate and inflation concerns drag Europe’s markets lower
2 years, 11 months ago

Interest rate and inflation concerns drag Europe’s markets lower

The Independent  

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Dollar rebounds from inflation data drop, euro dips
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Dollar rebounds from inflation data drop, euro dips

Live Mint  

By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK -The dollar rebounded while the euro dipped on Monday, as market moves were being dictated by recent global central bank meetings that set expectations for diverging rate cut paths next year. "The key for the dollar right now is the policy divergence, and Powell going from more worried about unemployment than inflation, and then the …

FTSE inches higher despite caution after jump in UK inflation
3 weeks ago

FTSE inches higher despite caution after jump in UK inflation

The Independent  

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Euro rebounds as French bonds stabilize; bitcoin jumps past $100,000
1 month ago

Euro rebounds as French bonds stabilize; bitcoin jumps past $100,000

Live Mint  

By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK -The euro rallied on Thursday as French government bonds steadied a day after the collapse of France's government, even as bitcoin soared to a record past $100,000, with investors cheering the nomination of a pro-cryptocurrency head to run the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. "With a better U.S. regulatory environment and next-generation stablecoins driving adoption …

FTSE 100 inches higher as global markets cautious ahead of US election
2 months ago

FTSE 100 inches higher as global markets cautious ahead of US election

The Independent  

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European markets finish lower as car manufacturers struggle
3 months, 1 week ago

European markets finish lower as car manufacturers struggle

The Independent  

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FTSE 100 nudges up on higher Fed rate cut hopes
3 months, 3 weeks ago

FTSE 100 nudges up on higher Fed rate cut hopes

The Independent  

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FTSE 100 makes strong gains as European markets bounce back
5 months ago

FTSE 100 makes strong gains as European markets bounce back

The Independent  

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Inflation ticks up in Europe, complicating the European Central Bank’s next move
5 months, 1 week ago

Inflation ticks up in Europe, complicating the European Central Bank’s next move

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Inflation in the 20 countries that use the euro ticked up to 2.6% in July, stubbornly above the European Central Bank’s target and complicating the ECB’s next decision on whether to cut interest rates and boost growth as the economy struggles to stage a convincing recovery after a long stretch of stagnation. Services inflation, a figure closely …

Inflation ticks up in Europe, complicating the European Central Bank's next move
5 months, 1 week ago

Inflation ticks up in Europe, complicating the European Central Bank's next move

The Independent  

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London markets weaken as oil prices slip
5 months, 2 weeks ago

London markets weaken as oil prices slip

The Independent  

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Europe's central bank hits pause on rate cuts as inflation takes its sweet time to come down to 2%
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Europe's central bank hits pause on rate cuts as inflation takes its sweet time to come down to 2%

The Independent  

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Inflation is down in Europe. But the European Central Bank is in no hurry to make more rate cuts
6 months ago

Inflation is down in Europe. But the European Central Bank is in no hurry to make more rate cuts

The Independent  

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Inflation is down in Europe. But the European Central Bank is in no hurry to make more rate cuts
6 months ago

Inflation is down in Europe. But the European Central Bank is in no hurry to make more rate cuts

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Inflation in the 20-nation eurozone crept lower to 2.5% in June, but remained stuck above the level favored by the European Central Bank, which is in no hurry to add more rate cuts after a first tentative reduction in its benchmark rate. The ECB’s caution in making sure inflation is under control comes as the U.S. Federal …

Stock market today: Global stocks are mixed after Wall Street edges to more records
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Stock market today: Global stocks are mixed after Wall Street edges to more records

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — World stocks were mixed on Wednesday after U.S. benchmarks ticked to more records following the latest signs that the U.S. economy may be slowing without falling into recession. In London, the FTSE 100 lost 0.2% to 8,177.86 after data showed that British inflation fell to the central bank’s 2% target for the first time in nearly three …

London markets in red as housebuilders and North Sea energy firms fall
6 months, 3 weeks ago

London markets in red as housebuilders and North Sea energy firms fall

The Independent  

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FTSE 100 finishes in the red after commodity weakness
7 months ago

FTSE 100 finishes in the red after commodity weakness

The Independent  

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European stocks buoyed as Bank of England signals it is closer to cutting rates
7 months, 4 weeks ago

European stocks buoyed as Bank of England signals it is closer to cutting rates

The Independent  

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European stocks fall after central bank holds interest rates steady
8 months, 4 weeks ago

European stocks fall after central bank holds interest rates steady

The Independent  

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Inflation has slid again in Europe. Here’s what that means for interest rates
9 months ago

Inflation has slid again in Europe. Here’s what that means for interest rates

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — The inflation that has squeezed European shoppers fell more than expected in March to 2.4%, as cost spikes in the grocery aisle eased and overall price rises headed down in the two biggest economies, Germany and France. But analysts say the decline from 2.6% in February, though welcome, would likely not be enough to move up the …

FTSE 100 drops as interest rate concerns weigh on housebuilders
10 months, 3 weeks ago

FTSE 100 drops as interest rate concerns weigh on housebuilders

The Independent  

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Inflation in Europe edges down again. But will Houthi attacks on ships spoil the relief?
11 months, 1 week ago

Inflation in Europe edges down again. But will Houthi attacks on ships spoil the relief?

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Inflation in Europe edged lower in January to 2.8%, keeping alive speculation about quicker interest rate cuts that would lower borrowing costs for businesses and consumers — and help boost the stagnating economy. “This uncertainty could ultimately prompt central banks to delay rate cuts to give themselves more information on the inflationary impact.” Economic models suggested the …

Stock Market Rebounds: Sensex Gains 690 Points; Nifty Tops 21,450 Amid Volatility. Tata Steel Up 3.8 Per Cent
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Stock Market Rebounds: Sensex Gains 690 Points; Nifty Tops 21,450 Amid Volatility. Tata Steel Up 3.8 Per Cent

ABP News  

The two key equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty, on Wednesday rebounded sharply after a volatile trading since morning. Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei 225 lost 0.80 per cent, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained sharply by 3.56 per cent. European markets were higher on Wednesday, with Germany's DAX and CAC 40 of France gaining 1.00 per cent and 0.58 per …

Stock markets tumble in early trade: Sensex falls 316 points, Nifty declines 51 points to 21,187
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Stock markets tumble in early trade: Sensex falls 316 points, Nifty declines 51 points to 21,187

India TV News  

Stock markets update: Equity benchmark indices declined in early trade on Wednesday amid weak trends in Asian markets and unabated foreign fund outflows. US and European markets In the US markets, the Dow closed 0.25 per cent lower, while the S&P 500 settled 0.29 per cent higher and tech-heavy Nasdaq closed Tuesday's session 0.43 per cent higher. European markets closed …

Global stock markets slump as US data shows economic activity cooling
1 year ago

Global stock markets slump as US data shows economic activity cooling

The Independent  

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US inflation figures put spring back in the step of global markets
1 year, 1 month ago

US inflation figures put spring back in the step of global markets

The Independent  

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London markets open week higher as finance and oil firms strengthen
1 year, 1 month ago

London markets open week higher as finance and oil firms strengthen

The Independent  

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Europe’s inflation eased to 2.9% in October thanks to lower fuel prices. But growth has vanished
1 year, 2 months ago

Europe’s inflation eased to 2.9% in October thanks to lower fuel prices. But growth has vanished

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — The inflation that has been wearing on European consumers fell sharply to 2.9% in October, its lowest in more than two years as fuel prices fell and rapid interest rate hikes from the European Central Bank took hold. The lower inflation figure follows a rapid series of interest rate hikes by the European Central Bank. The future …

FTSE 100 moves higher after UK economy rebounds in August
1 year, 2 months ago

FTSE 100 moves higher after UK economy rebounds in August

The Independent  

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Inflation drops to a two-year low in Europe. It offers hope, but higher oil prices loom
1 year, 3 months ago

Inflation drops to a two-year low in Europe. It offers hope, but higher oil prices loom

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Inflation that has plagued Europeans declined sharply in September to the lowest level in two years, strengthening hopes that consumers will get relief from costlier groceries, vacations and haircuts — and that the European Central Bank won’t have to further restrict the economy by raising interest rates from already-record highs. But recently higher oil prices are casting …

Europe’s inflation held steady in August as European Central Bank keeps an open mind on rates
1 year, 4 months ago

Europe’s inflation held steady in August as European Central Bank keeps an open mind on rates

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Annual inflation held steady in Europe in August as food prices raced ahead of falling fuel costs, but there was no clarity about whether the European Central Bank will pause its record series of interest rate hikes. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has said that the interest rate decision at the Sept. 14 policy meeting will …

FTSE rises as pound sinks to 10-week low against dollar
1 year, 4 months ago

FTSE rises as pound sinks to 10-week low against dollar

The Independent  

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FTSE 100 rebounds on back of commodities after seven-day losing streak
1 year, 4 months ago

FTSE 100 rebounds on back of commodities after seven-day losing streak

The Independent  

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London markets inch lower as housing firms drive drop
1 year, 4 months ago

London markets inch lower as housing firms drive drop

The Independent  

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FTSE 100 falls to new month-low as bond yields climb
1 year, 4 months ago

FTSE 100 falls to new month-low as bond yields climb

The Independent  

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FTSE swings higher on hopes of cooling inflation
1 year, 4 months ago

FTSE swings higher on hopes of cooling inflation

The Independent  

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FTSE rallies as housebuilders buoyed by inflation fall
1 year, 5 months ago

FTSE rallies as housebuilders buoyed by inflation fall

The Independent  

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Europe inflation slips to 5.5% — but that won't stop central bank rate hikes
1 year, 6 months ago

Europe inflation slips to 5.5% — but that won't stop central bank rate hikes

The Hindu  

Inflation in Europe slid again in June but fell too slowly to offer much relief to shoppers grumbling over price tags or to stop more interest rate hikes that will raise the cost of borrowing across the economy. While that is a big drop from the peak of 10.6% in October, persistently high prices in the U.S., Europe and the …

European markets drop as US debt battle drags on
1 year, 7 months ago

European markets drop as US debt battle drags on

The Independent  

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Pound leaps further as European markets boosted by US job figures
1 year, 8 months ago

Pound leaps further as European markets boosted by US job figures

The Independent  

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Europe’s inflation inches up ahead of interest rate decision
1 year, 8 months ago

Europe’s inflation inches up ahead of interest rate decision

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Europe’s painful inflation has inched higher, extending the squeeze on households and keeping pressure on the European Central Bank to unleash what could be another large interest rate increase. Food price inflation eased a little, falling to an annual rate of 13.6% from March’s 15.5%, while energy prices rose a more modest 2.5%. A smaller hike would …

FTSE rally continues amid cooling inflation in Europe
1 year, 9 months ago

FTSE rally continues amid cooling inflation in Europe

The Independent  

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FTSE positive as commodities gain and banking firms steady
1 year, 9 months ago

FTSE positive as commodities gain and banking firms steady

The Independent  

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FTSE 100 strikes record close price as European markets jump
1 year, 10 months ago

FTSE 100 strikes record close price as European markets jump

The Independent  

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European inflation eases for 3rd month but prices still bite
1 year, 11 months ago

European inflation eases for 3rd month but prices still bite

Associated Press  

LONDON — Europe’s inflation rate dipped at the start of the year, giving some relief to consumers but still leaving them facing higher prices that have driven protests and will likely press the European Central Bank into another interest rate hike Thursday. Russia’s war in Ukraine has shaken up food and energy markets, and while commodity prices have fallen from …

FTSE 100 edges towards record levels after further gains
1 year, 11 months ago

FTSE 100 edges towards record levels after further gains

The Independent  

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Inflation drops sharply in Europe but some prices are still rising faster
2 years ago

Inflation drops sharply in Europe but some prices are still rising faster

CNN  

London CNN — Inflation in Europe continued to decline in December as energy prices rose at a slower pace. Prices across the 19 countries that used the euro in 2022 increased at an annual rate of 9.2% in December, the European Union’s statistical office said Friday. While energy inflation fell to 25.7% in December, compared to 34.9% in November, the …

FTSE positive at close amid Chinese relaxation of Covid curbs
2 years, 1 month ago

FTSE positive at close amid Chinese relaxation of Covid curbs

The Independent  

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Inflation in Europe drops for the first time in 17 months
2 years, 1 month ago

Inflation in Europe drops for the first time in 17 months

CNN  

London CNN Business — For the first time in 17 months, inflation in Europe is easing. In Germany, the bloc’s biggest economy, annual inflation slid to 11.3% from 11.6%, while price gains in France held steady at 7.1%, Wednesday’s data showed. While energy price inflation fell to roughly 35% year-over-year, compared to nearly 42% in October, prices for food, alcohol …

Eurozone inflation falls for first time in 17 months
2 years, 1 month ago

Eurozone inflation falls for first time in 17 months

New Indian Express  

Boosted by soaring energy and food bills triggered by Russia's war in Ukraine, the rate of price increases had hit a new historic record every month since November 21. Analysts had expected the inflation rate in the single currency area to fall but the drop was steeper than predicted by Bloomberg and FactSet, who foresaw 10.4 per cent. Among the …

Inflation in Europe eases but is still in painful double digits
2 years, 1 month ago

Inflation in Europe eases but is still in painful double digits

LA Times  

Inflation in Europe has eased for the first time in more than a year as energy prices drift down from painful highs, but the double-digit rate still hovers near a record and has robbed consumers of spending power and led economists to predict a recession. Roaring inflation is being fed by high energy prices, which have been caused by Russia …

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