Euro zone inflation eases to 2.5% as core print misses estimate
Headline inflation in the euro area dipped to 2.5% in June, the European Union's statistics agency said Tuesday, while the closely watched core and services prints held steady.
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'Why would you tinker with it if it's not broken?': Economist on why the Fed may not cut rates in September
Markets now firmly expect a September interest rate cut in the U.S., but the Federal Reserve has a strong reason to hold off, according to economist Carl Weinberg.
Hurricane Beryl breaks records in devastating path across the Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl has been declared the strongest-ever hurricane in July, breaking the latest in a series of records as it causes widespread destruction in the Caribbean.
UK economy returns to growth in May, beating expectations as British pound hits four-month high
LONDON — The U.K. economy grew by 0.4% in May, flash figures published by the Office for National Statistics showed on Thursday, with the British pound jumping to a four-month high against the U.S. dollar after the announcement.
French stocks jump as far right takes election lead but seen falling short of majority
French stocks staged a relief rally early Monday after results from the first round of the nation's snap election raised expectations of a hung parliament.
France's election has the ability to rock wider European stocks, Citi strategist says
France's parliamentary election has already rattled investors as the country's risk premium rises — but two possible scenarios have still not been priced in by markets and could impact stocks in the wider European region, according to Citi.
France's upcoming election is rattling nerves and raising debt crisis talk
The sell-off in French stocks and government bonds after President Emmanuel Macron called a shock parliamentary election may have eased — but investors remain spooked ahead of Sunday's vote, with some warning of a potential debt crisis.
Sweden's central bank chief says 2 to 3 more rate cuts this year is a 'forecast not a promise'
Sweden's Riksbank on Thursday said it may cut interest rates up to three more times this year — as the central bank's governor, Erik Thedéen, warned it must proceed with caution.