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Francois Villeroy de Galhau, a member of the European Central Bank's (ECB) Governing Council, has indicated the possibility of further interest rate cuts in the eurozone. This potential move comes amid stagnant consumer price growth, despite the recent imposition of US trade tariffs.
29 May
European Union trust soars to highest level in nearly two decades
Citizens' trust in EU institutions has reached a record high, showing growth amid tense international conditions. According to an Eurobarometer survey conducted in March and April 2025, over half of the 26,000 Europeans polled expressed confidence in the EU's actions.
29 May
May sees German unemployment figures outperform analyst expectations
In May, the number of unemployed in Germany exceeded the expectations of Reuters-polled analysts, putting pressure on the new government as it attempts to steer the country's economy out of a prolonged downturn.
29 May
According to a monthly poll held by the ECB, prices in the eurozone are projected to rise 3.1% over the next 12 months. The reading increased compared to 2.9% in March.
29 May
Consumer spending in France rose less than expected in April
France's consumer spending grew less than expected in April, as weak household demand weighed on economic expansion earlier this year.
28 May
According to statements by Joachim Nagel, a member of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB), the region is close to achieving the target inflation rate of 2%. However, he noted that current global market uncertainty makes it impossible to predict further changes.
28 May
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28 May
Lars Klingbeil: Germany will ramp up domestic investment for economic modernization
FRG will increase domestic investments to 110 billion euro ($124.3 billion) this year as part of efforts to modernize its economy and stimulate growth, said German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil. The government intends to implement comprehensive structural reforms.
28 May
German Chamber of Commerce and Industry expects GDP to contract by 0.3% this year
The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry expects the country’s economy to contract by 0.3% this year, marking the third consecutive year of recession. Yet, this projection is more optimistic compared to the forecast of a 0.5% decline in GDP released in February.
28 May
German consumer sentiment edges up by June — GfK forecast
According to a GfK survey released Tuesday, German consumer sentiment improved marginally by June, though households maintained a cautious approach to spending. The consumer sentiment index in Germany rose by 0.9 points month-on-month to -19.9, slightly below the forecast by Reuters-polled analysts.
27 May
The European currency is one of the world's major monetary units. It has a crucial role to play in the global economy. Market participants constantly need to identify trends and forecast fluctuations in the euro exchange rate in order to make reasonable trading decisions.
Key drivers of the euro are the following:
- Macroeconomic indicators such as consumer price indices (CPI), estimates of gross domestic product (GDP), and central bank decisions;
- Political variables such as geopolitical stability and government policies.
Market manipulation by large investors has a significant impact on the exchange rate of the European currency. Their actions can both stabilize and greatly shake the money market. These may include:
- large injections or withdrawals of currency from the market;
- change in the general mood among investors, which often depends on economic and political conditions.
Investment activity monitoring can help to understand and predict trends in the movement of the European currency rates.
Forecasting the value of the euro is a challenging task. There are many reasons for this, including geopolitical and economic risks that make foreign exchange markets particularly susceptible to change. Minor political instability or financial crisis in certain countries may have a significant impact on the value of the European currency, emphasizing the need to carefully consider these factors when developing investment strategies.
Successful trading the Eurozone currency requires a comprehensive approach. Analyzing global political and economic circumstances, taking into account the influence of traders, and assessing risks are integral parts of the decision-making process for opening trading positions.
