European markets close lower, with eyes on Israel and Iran; rate repricing remains in focus
This was CNBC's live blog covering European markets.
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Here's what 12 European Central Bank members said about interest rates this week
A host of economists and monetary policymakers gathered in New York this week for the International Monetary Fund's Spring Meetings — including numerous decision-makers from the European Central Bank.
Beyonce and Shakira song fund Hipgnosis agrees $1.4 billion sale to Concord
London-listed Hipgnosis Songs Fund, the music intellectual property investment company founded by Merck Mercuriadis and Nile Rodgers in 2018, announced Thursday its board has recommended a sale to music rights investor Concord — valuing the firm at $1.4 billion.
Risk of a global recession is minimal, IMF economist says — would take 'a lot to derail'
One of the International Monetary Fund's top economists signals little risk of a global recession, despite the ongoing rumblings of geopolitical uncertainty.
UK inflation eases less than expected to 3.2% in March, sparking concerns of U.S.-style stickiness
Inflation in the U.K. eased to 3.2% from 3.4% in March, the Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday, but a set of higher-than-expected figures spurred investors to push back bets on the timing of the first Bank of England rate cut.
Flights are still being disrupted and rerouted after Iran's attack on Israel. Here's what you need to know
Flights to Israel are set to remain disrupted for months amid heightened tensions with Iran, while other routes may take longer as airlines skirt the volatile region.
Rising oil is still the big market risk despite today's pullback, analysts say
Markets kept their cool on Monday amid a fast-moving and volatile geopolitical landscape in the Middle East — but the longer-term risk premium has likely risen, while oil prices remain on edge, analysts said.
UK economy posts 0.1% growth in February in further sign of recession rebound
LONDON — U.K. gross domestic product rose 0.1% in February, the Office for National Statistics said Friday, providing another sign of a return to sluggish economic growth this year.