Traders expect fewer Bank of England interest rate cuts after US inflation surprise April 11, 2024 Markets think the Bank of England will cut interest rates just twice in 2024 reflecting concerns around the persistence of inflation.
ECB holds interest rates steady again but signals a cut is on the way April 11, 2024 Inflation in the eurozone is fast approaching the two per cent target. 'Flash' figures out earlier this month showed that inflation fell to 2.4 per cent in March, below market expectations.
Euro inflation falls faster than expected as markets look for clues on interest rate cuts April 3, 2024 The ECB left interest rates on hold at its March meeting, warning that price pressures remain high "owing to strong growth in wages".
UK off to strong start in 2024 despite recession while Germany and France stagnate February 24, 2024 Despite falling into a shallow recession in the second half of last year, business activity in the UK seems to have bounced back at the beginning of 2024.
ECB and Fed more concerned by risk of persistent inflation than slow growth, minutes suggest February 22, 2024 The ECB and the Fed are more concerned about a premature easing in monetary policy than potentially squashing the economy.
European stagnation showing up in company results as continent falls behind US rivals February 19, 2024 According to analysis from Liberum, S&P 500 listed firms who have reported results for the fourth quarter have seen revenue growth of 3.7 per cent year-on-year.
Eurozone growth for 2024 downgraded but inflation also set to fall further February 15, 2024 The eurozone is now predicted to grow 0.8 per cent in 2024, downgraded from 1.2 per cent in its previous round of forecasts in November.
Eurozone avoids a recession – but the full impact of rate hikes is yet to be felt January 30, 2024 The eurozone avoided a recession at the end of last year, but sluggish performances from the bloc's largest economies ensured that growth remained elusive.
ECB holds interest rates at 22-year high as Lagarde warns rate cut talk ‘premature’ January 25, 2024 Although markets expected rates to be left on hold, investors were looking out for any signs that interest rates will be lowered.
ECB set to hold interest rates steady as markets look for clues on cuts January 21, 2024 The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to keep interest rates on hold when it meets on Thursday, but markets will be keeping a close eye on what policymakers reveal about the timing of rate cuts.