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The specter of a Eurozone sovereign debt crisis is once again haunting the continent. A confluence of factors, including elevated debt levels, sluggish growth, and fiscal slippage, has created a perfect storm that threatens to undermine the bloc’s economic stability. The European Central Bank (ECB) has sounded the alarm, highlighting …

The US Dollar traded sideways on Wednesday, November 20th, as geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine continued to dominate market sentiment. Investors sought safety in the US Dollar, driving demand for the currency. However, a decline in US Treasury yields tempered the greenback’s strength.Key economic events to watch this week …

Investor confidence in Germany took a notable hit in November, clouded by the combined impact of domestic political turmoil and global economic uncertainties stemming from Donald Trump’s re-election as U.S. president. The ZEW Institute reported a substantial decline in its economic sentiment index, which dropped to 7.4 points from 13.1 …

Germany’s services sector experienced a slight improvement in October, with the HCOB Germany Services PMI rising to 51.6 from 50.6 in September, marking its first growth acceleration in five months. Although this three-month high signals expansion, underlying demand remains fragile, as shown by a drop in new business for the …

As the US prepares to elect a new president, analysts have outlined what a Trump victory could mean for the global economy. However, Europe could expect from Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, who has stated that her presidency would not be a continuation of Joe Biden’s presidency. In terms of domestic …

The decline in Germany’s manufacturing sector moderated in October, with the HCOB Germany Manufacturing PMI edging up to 43.0 from September’s 40.6, marking a three-month high. However, this index, compiled by S&P Global, remains well below the neutral 50-point level, signaling ongoing contraction. Key Points from October PMI Data Output …

Preliminary data showed that inflation eased across key German states in September, indicating a possible decline in inflation rates across Germany as a whole, the largest economy in Europe. This development strengthens the argument of the European Central Bank (ECB) policymakers who are advocating for another rate cut. Key State …

The number of unemployed individuals in Germany increased more than anticipated in September, according to data released by the federal labor office on Friday. The report indicated that the number of unemployed rose by 17,000, reaching a total of 2.82 million when adjusted for seasonal variations. Analysts surveyed by Reuters …

The US Dollar continued its upward trajectory on Monday, despite a general decline in US Treasury yields. This positive sentiment reflects steady expectations that the Federal Reserve will implement a rate cut at its upcoming meeting.The US Dollar Index (DXY) reached its highest level in three days, approaching 101.80. Investors …

Germany’s services sector continued to lose momentum in August, marking the third consecutive month of slowing growth, according to a survey released on Wednesday. This trend adds to growing concerns about the overall health of Europe’s largest economy. The HCOB final services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dropped to 51.2 in …