Keywords: Eurozone


European Central Bank official warns of early stagflation signals in eurozone

European Central Bank policymaker Olli Rehn has warned that recent economic data point to early signs of stagflation in the eurozone, linking weak growth and rising inflation to energy shocks driven by geopolitical tensions. Speaking in Helsinki, Rehn said the latest indicators suggest the eurozone......

ECB wage tracker signals stable eurozone wage growth amid inflation concerns

Wage growth in the eurozone remains broadly stable, according to the latest data from the European Central Bank (ECB), which showed little change in negotiated salary trends since the start of the conflict involving Iran. The ECB wage tracker indicated that negotiated wage growth is expected to remain......

ECB policymaker says eurozone recession concerns are “real and justified”

A senior European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker has warned that concerns about a possible recession in the eurozone are “real and justified,” citing growing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Yannis Stournaras, Governor of the Bank......

Spain seeks continued representation on ECB Executive Board

Spain is expected to push for continued representation on the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB) following the upcoming departure of Vice-President Luis de Guindos. As one of the eurozone’s largest economies, Spain considers its presence on the ECB’s top decision-making body......

Italy posts modest growth in first quarter as economic risks increase

Italy recorded slight economic growth in the first quarter of the year, according to preliminary data released by the national statistics institute. The performance exceeded some expectations but remains fragile amid rising global uncertainties. Gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.2% compared......

Inflation rises in Germany and Spain ahead ECB rate decision

Prices across Europe moved higher in April as Germany and Spain reported fresh increases in inflation ahead of a key monetary policy meeting by the European Central Bank. The latest figures point to persistent price pressures linked to energy markets and geopolitical tensions, particularly the war in......

Eurozone growth outlook cut as Iran conflict fuels stagflation fears

The eurozone economy slipped into contraction in April as escalating tensions involving Iran disrupted energy flows and weakened demand across the bloc. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher, eroded consumer confidence, and drove business sentiment to its lowest level in nearly......

European central bank survey shows limited signs of second-round inflation effects

A new survey from the European Central Bank (ECB) suggests that rising energy prices linked to geopolitical tensions are not yet translating into broader inflation pressures in the euro area economy. According to the European Central Bank, firms across the eurozone expect inflation to increase in the......

Italy set to become eurozone’s most indebted country, overtaking Greece

Italy is on track to become the most indebted country in the eurozone, surpassing Greece for the first time in years, according to recent fiscal projections. Estimates suggest that Italy’s public debt will peak at around 138.6% of its gross domestic product (GDP) in 2026, slightly above Greece’s......