The European Union has reportedly rejected a proposal by the United Kingdom to discuss a new post-Brexit trade deal, regulating Northern Ireland, Reuters reported. Last year, an arrangement has already been reached regarding the issue after four years of negotiations between the two parties. However, businesses in Northern Ireland are …
Read More »Eurozone Inflation Easing Confirmed
Official data on Friday confirmed a slowdown in eurozone inflation in June after a steady acceleration in the first months of 2021, while the bloc’s trade surplus narrowed in May due to a decline in exports. The European Union statistics office Eurostat said consumer prices in the 19-nation currency bloc …
Read More »EU Issues Bonds to Support Recovery Fund
The European Union (EU) launched on Monday the sale of the first bond backing its massive COVID-19 recovery fund, Reuters reported. The aim is to provide the needed finances to member countries, providing aid in combating the pandemic. A 10-year bond represents the beginning of an expected EUR 800 billion …
Read More »Breaking: The Euro Settles Below The 1.2170 Support Level And Continues to Decline
After the moves of the European Central Bank and the rise of the US dollar, the euro settles below the 1.2170 support level and continues to decline To be updated…
Read More »European Central Bank Meeting: Forecasts From 5 Major Banks
The European Central Bank is expected to leave its PEPP unchanged at a total of EUR1.85 trillion. The ECB releases its decision at 11:45 GMT while ECB President Christine Lagarde begins her press conference at 12:30 GMT. Danske Bank “The ECB meeting will focus on the financing conditions, PEPP implementation …
Read More »Markets Await ECB Decision And US Inflation Figures, What’s to Come?
The European Central Bank will announce its decision at 11:45 GMT, and if it does not cut back on purchases, the Euro may fall. The press conference begins at 12:30 GMT, on the other hand, the US will release CPI data and unsurprising inflation numbers may lead to a rebound …
Read More »ECB to Plot Next Phase of Pandemic Bond-Buying
According to the economists surveyed by Bloomberg, the European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to maintain the current pace of the bond-buying programme while upgrading the outlook for growth and inflation.
Read More »Digital Currency Could Increase Demand for Euro – ECB
The European Central Bank (ECB) said on Wednesday that creating a digital Euro (EUR) could boost global demand for the currency, making it easier for broader use, Reuters reported. “Safety, low transaction costs and bundling effects, could ease international adoption of a currency.” “Transparency or selective privacy would enable better …
Read More »Eurozone Inflation Exceeds Central Bank Target in May
Eurozone inflation rose above the European Central Bank’s target in May, highlighting a challenge for policymakers who may accept higher prices for now but may face a backlash from angry consumers. Inflation in the 19 countries that deal in the euro accelerated to 2% in May from 1.6% in April, …
Read More »Eurozone Inflation Rose 0.6% in April
European Union statistics office Eurostat said inflation in the eurozone accelerated in April due to a sharp increase in energy and service costs. Eurostat said that consumer prices in 19 countries that deal in the euro rose 0.6% on a monthly basis, and recorded an annual increase of 1.6%, up …
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