Keywords: Eurozone


Germany’s Inflation Hits 3.3% as Energy Costs Surge to a Three-Year High

Germany’s annual inflation rate climbed to 3.3% in September 2026, reaching its highest level since December 2023 as rising energy costs placed renewed pressure on households and businesses. The Federal Statistical Office confirmed the preliminary figures on Tuesday, highlighting energy prices......

French debt crisis raises fears of wider financial contagion across Europe

Growing pressure on France's public finances is raising concerns among investors about the possibility that turbulence in the country's bond market could spread to other parts of the eurozone. French government borrowing costs have climbed sharply in recent weeks as investors assess the country's......

Euro falls to 17-month low as France’s fiscal and political risks unsettle markets

The euro fell to its weakest level in 17 months on Monday as growing concerns over France’s public finances and political stability weighed on investor sentiment and increased fears of broader pressure across eurozone markets. The single currency dropped more than 0.8% to $1.1161 in Asian trading,......

Lagarde says ECB rate decisions cannot be tied directly to energy prices

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has stressed that monetary policy decisions are not determined directly by movements in oil and gas prices, as renewed energy market volatility raises questions about inflation and the future path of interest rates in the eurozone. Speaking at a press......

Eurozone weighs emergency meeting as energy prices surge

Eurozone governments are facing renewed pressure as a sharp rise in energy prices raises concerns about household costs, inflation and the impact of government support measures on public finances. Eurozone finance ministers discussed the economic consequences of the conflict in the Middle East during......

ECB raises interest rates again as Middle East energy shock fuels inflation fears

The European Central Bank (ECB) raised interest rates for the second time this year on Thursday, responding to renewed pressure on energy prices as escalating tensions in the Middle East threaten to keep inflation above the bank’s target. The ECB increased its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage......

Putin says Russia’s public debt remains among the lowest in the world

Russian President Vladimir Putin has defended the country’s fiscal position, saying Russia continues to have one of the lowest public debt levels globally despite the presence of a budget deficit. Speaking during the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Putin acknowledged......

ECB: Markets Bet on New Rate Hike in September

Financial markets are strengthening their expectations for a new monetary tightening by the European Central Bank (ECB) during its meeting on September 9 and 10. According to market reports this week, the institution could raise its deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.50%, following an initial hike......

European stocks rebound after longest losing streak since 2023

European stock markets regained momentum on Friday, bringing an end to seven consecutive sessions of losses, the longest such decline since September 2023. Improving investor sentiment, calmer bond markets and signs of stronger economic activity in the eurozone helped support the recovery. Markets were......