The European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to maintain its aggressive stimulus policy in a strategy review, according to several regulatory officials who spoke to Reuters.
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1 April
Italy's inflation exceeds 2% for first time since 2023
In Italy, inflation exceeded the European Central Bank's (ECB) target for the first time in 18 months, reaching 2.1%. The main reasons for the rise in consumer prices were higher energy and food costs.
1 April
According to insiders interviewed by Bloomberg, a growing number of the European Central Bank (ECB) officials doubt the need to continue interest rate cuts this month.
1 April
German inflation slowed more than expected in March
German inflation slowed in March, edging closer to the European Central Bank's (ECB) 2% target. Consumer prices in the country rose 2.3% from a year earlier. Economists polled by Bloomberg had forecast a 2.4% increase.
1 April
A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of EUR.
31 March
According to the median forecast of 35 economists surveyed by Bloomberg, consumer prices in Europe grew by 2.2% on a yearly basis in March. The region’s core inflation might have reached 2.5% in March.
31 March
Economists cut forecasts for GDP growth in Canada amid trade tensions
According to a Bloomberg survey conducted among 34 economists, in the second quarter of this year, the Canadian economy is projected to grow at an annualized rate of 0.7%. This is significantly lower than the 1.7% growth rate anticipated for the aforementioned period in the previous survey.
31 March
EU defense spending plans support the region's corporate markets and euro – Reuters
As reported by Reuters, the weakening of ties between the United States and Europe makes EU countries more attractive to investors. Thus, the growing number of deals by with European assets was highlighted by Mark Dowding, IT director of RBC's BlueBay fixed income group.
31 March
An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of EUR.
31 March
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says the European Union is ready to retaliate against tariffs proposed by US President Donald Trump. The latter include a 25% tax on auto imports, which is set to go into effect next week.
31 March
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