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France is flashing euro crisis signals. This time, the fault lines are different: French borrowing costs have surged as debt and political risks mount ...
cnbc.com/2026/10/23/france-debt-euro-zone-contagion.html
French borrowing costs have surged to 5%, fuelling fears of a new euro zone debt crisis. Carsten Brzeski from ING told Reuters the ECB could deploy its ... Show more
reuters.com
reuters.com
Electricity, gas, rent: Europe groans under the cost crisis: Inflation in the eurozone rose to 3.8 percent in September. The main driver is energy prices ...
de.euronews.com/2026/10/19/nahost-krieg-europa-alltag-energiepreise-inflation
Bond selloff revives debate about euro zone banks' 'doom loop': Soaring euro zone government borrowing costs are reviving fears of a replay of the debt crisis ...
reuters.com/legal/transactional/bond-selloff-revives-debate-about-euro-zone-banks-doom-loop-2026-10-21/
IMF forecast: Global economy to grow by 3.1% in 2026, Eurozone by 1.1%: Der IWF hebt seine Prognose für das globale Wachstum 2026 auf 3,1 % an ...
de.euronews.com/2026/10/13/iwf-prognose-weltwirtschaft-wachst-2026-um-31-eurozone-um-11
Key FactsIMF raises Germany’s growth forecast to 1.3 percent
Oct 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
- For Germany, the IMF forecasts 1.3 percent growth in 2026, up from the previous 0.7 percent estimate.
- For 2027, the fund raised its German forecast by 0.1 points to 1.1 percent.
- In the eurozone, the IMF expects growth of 1.1 percent in 2026 and 1.2 percent in 2027.
- The global economy is expected to grow 3.1 percent in 2026; the 2027 forecast remains 3.4 percent.
In the other euro-area countries, economic activity has remained 'largely stable.'— International Monetary Fund (IMF) – statement within its forecast on the euro area
IMF raises eurozone growth forecast, highlights sharp decline in French economy: France's gross domestic product is expected to rise by just 0.4% in 2026 ...
lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/10/13/imf-raises-eurozone-growth-forecast-highlights-sharp-decline-in-french-economy_6758559_19.html
How to lose money betting against Europe: In a sovereign-debt crisis, even understanding politics may not be enough
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2026/10/13/how-to-lose-money-betting-against-europe
Paid articlePaywallEurope's debt map flips: Belgium like Greece, France more expensive than Italy
de.euronews.com/2026/10/15/europas-schuldenkarte-kippt-belgien-wie-griechenland-frankreich-teurer-als-italien
Eurozone inflation hits three-year high of 3.8%
ft.com/content/6394fdc7-5fa5-4ec3-8bde-52633acd2b57
Paid articlePaywallEuro hits 17-month low as political uncertainty in Spain and France rattles markets
cnbc.com/2026/10/05/euro-dollar-spain-france-risk.html
Big investors ‘bottom fish’ in Eurozone bond markets after France sell-off: Fears of a blow-up similar to the Eurozone debt crisis have been overdone ...
ft.com/content/9cf103ed-548e-4b06-baed-71632abca961
Paid articlePaywallEurostat's economic clock signals a significant slowdown in the eurozone. Bond markets point to French budget problems, persistent inflation ... Show more
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l.euronews.com
Morning Bid - Spain to France: hold my cerveza: A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu
reuters.com/world/china/global-markets-view-europe-2026-10-06/
France: between the bond market and the barricades: The country is being hit by a pre-election debt sell-off. Many fear it could shake the Eurozone
ft.com/content/9b252b46-a87c-45e7-a09a-45a39ce077b8
Paid articlePaywallEurozone inflation rises to 3.8 percent: Is your country among the worst performers?
de.euronews.com/2026/10/02/inflation-im-euroraum-steigt-auf-drei-komma-acht-prozent-gehort-ihr-land-zu-den-schlusslic
On "Markus Lanz," Leif-Erik Holm (AfD) advocated for new EU treaties and greater national sovereignty. Manfred Weber (CSU) considers a German exit from the ... Show more
Romania Insider Sep 25
Romania should switch to euro, PM-designate Siegfried Mureșan says: Siegfried Mureșan, Romania’s prime minister-designate, announced on Thursday, September 24 ...
romania-insider.com/news/romania-should-switch-euro-pm-designate-siegfried-muresan-says
Euro zone business activity posts surprise upturn in September, PMI shows: Business activity across the euro zone accelerated this month at its fastest rate in ...
reuters.com/business/euro-zone-business-activity-posts-surprise-upturn-september-pmi-shows-2026-09-23/
Europe's economy surprisingly resilient amid war-driven energy shock, surveys show
reuters.com/business/euro-zone-business-activity-posts-surprise-upturn-september-pmi-shows-2026-09-23/
Inflation: Eurozone inflation slightly lower than initially assumed: Die Verbraucherpreise in der Eurozone sind im August um 3,2 Prozent gestiegen ...
zeit.de/wirtschaft/2026-09/inflation-eurozone-energie-ezb-leitzins
Euro zone current account surplus narrows in July: The euro zone's current account surplus narrowed in July to €27.6 billion from €35 ...
reuters.com/business/euro-zone-current-account-surplus-narrows-july-2026-09-18/
Eurozone: Inflation in the Eurozone rises to an estimated 3.3 percent: Prices in the Eurozone rose significantly in August. Energy costs are the main driver of ...
zeit.de/wirtschaft/2026-09/inflation-eurozone-verbraucherpreise-ezb-zinserhoehung-gxe
Eurozone growth surges as GDP revision beats expectations
finance.yahoo.com/economy/articles/eurozone-growth-surges-gdp-revision-100330388.html
ECB raises key interest rate again - | to 2.5 percent: The inflation rate in the eurozone has recently climbed above the three percent mark ...
tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/finanzen/ezb-sitzung-leitzins-100.html
Big pharma exports from Ireland an impetus to euro zone growth: Euro zone economy expands more than initially thought after a sharp upward revision in Ireland
irishtimes.com/business/2026/09/08/big-pharma-exports-from-ireland-inject-life-into-euro-zone-growth/
Gross domestic product in the eurozone: Eurozone grows more strongly in the second quarter than initially estimated
zeit.de/wirtschaft/2026-09/bruttoinlandsprodukt-euroraum-eurostat-wirtschaftswachstum-bip-irland
Finland unemployment rate remains highest in euro area: Finland recorded the highest unemployment rate in the euro area in July 2026 at 10.5%, compared with 6 ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/29218-finland-unemployment-rate-remains-highest-in-euro-area.html
Energy price shock drives inflation to 3.3 percent: ECB plans interest rate hike: Eurozone inflation is at 3.3 percent, energy prices are rising ...
de.euronews.com/business/2026/09/02/energiepreisschock-treibt-inflation-auf-33-prozent-ezb-plant-zinserhohung
Euro zone yields slip from multi-year highs after US Treasury announcement: The pressure on euro zone government bonds eased on Wednesday, with yields slipping ...
reuters.com/business/selloff-euro-zone-bonds-continues-yields-hit-nearly-two-decade-high-2026-08-19/
Euro zone current account surplus widens in June: The euro zone's current account surplus widened in June due to higher primary income ...
reuters.com/business/euro-zone-current-account-surplus-widens-june-2026-08-19/
Key FactsECB reports wider euro zone surplus for June
Aug 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- According to the ECB, higher primary income, including dividends, wages and direct investment, contributed to the increase.
- The combined surplus of the 21 euro-using countries rose from €25.8 billion to €35.1 billion in seasonally adjusted June data.
- The unadjusted balance showed a €46.9 billion surplus in June, following a €6.1 billion deficit in May.
- Over the 12 months through June, the combined balance-of-payments surplus narrowed from 2.0% to 1.7% of GDP.
Greece Rejects the Cashless Trend as Cash Acceptance Hits 99%: New ECB data shows Greece has the euro area's highest cash acceptance rate at 99%, tied with Italy ...
greekreporter.com/2026/08/20/greece-rejects-cashless-trend-cash-acceptance/
ekathimerini.com Aug 20
Inflation drops significantly | eKathimerini.com: Inflation dropped below the eurozone average in July, according to revised Eurostat data.
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Greek City Times Aug 20
Greece’s Inflation Falls Below Eurozone and EU Averages: Greece’s inflation fell to 2.7% in July 2026, below eurozone and EU averages, while prices recorded the ...
greekcitytimes.com/2026/08/20/greeces-inflation-falls-below-eurozone-and-eu-averages/
Inflation in Spain 1% above July's eurozone average: Only Romania, Lithuania, Bulgaria and Cyprus recorded a higher rate in July
surinenglish.com/spain/inflation-spain-percentage-20260819122003-nt.html
Eurozone sees highest GDP growth since 2025: Eurozone economies expanded by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2026, exceeding expectations and marking the strongest ...
dw.com/en/eurozone-sees-gdp-growth-of-04-most-since-early-2025/a-78177668
Cash acceptance rebounds to 92% in euro area, as digital grows faster: Digital payments surged, but privacy concerns for cash persist: ECB finds euro-wide ...
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/2270032/cash-acceptance-rebounds-to-92-in-euro-area-as-digital-grows-faster
La economía de la zona euro creció un 0,4% en el segundo trimestre pese a la debilidad alemana
elpais.com/economia/2026-08-14/la-economia-de-la-zona-euro-crecio-un-04-en-el-segundo-trimestre-pese-a-la-debilidad-alemana.html
Eurozone Economy Outpaces U.S. Despite Iran War Uncertainty: There were signs the eurozone was being boosted by services related to AI
wsj.com/economy/french-economy-rebounded-in-second-quarter-despite-war-uncertainty-f2221427
Paid articlePaywallEuro zone economy grows faster than expected on AI spending, confident consumers
reuters.com/world/europe/euro-zone-grows-touch-above-forecasts-ai-spending-confident-consumers-2026-07-30/
Euro zone business activity returns to growth in July for first time in four months, PMI shows
reuters.com/world/europe/euro-zone-business-activity-returns-growth-july-first-time-four-months-pmi-shows-2026-07-24/
Deutsche Bank swings from overexcitement to overcorrection: Bank is down 6 per cent on Euro Stoxx index of Eurozone lenders, even after positive response to its ...
ft.com/content/fc8963a1-d30b-4b95-adfd-bc2eff115f0d
Paid articlePaywallEurozone GDP: Economic output in the Eurozone grows by 0.4 percent: Despite the impact of the Iran war on global supply chains, the Eurozone economy grew in the ...
zeit.de/wirtschaft/2026-07/bip-eurozone-wirtschaftswachstum-deutschland-frankreich-ezb
Heat and war drive up food prices: Is the next price shock looming in 2027?: Food prices in the Eurozone are rising more slowly. However, economists warn that ...
de.euronews.com/business/2026/07/16/lebensmittel-inflation-preisschock
Wage tracker reveals striking contrast: modest pay increases for euro workers yet declining coverage in collective agreements, ECB warns ... Show more
Euro area wage pressures rise slightly but face declining employee coverage
Euro area wage pressures rise slightly but face declining employee coverage
dpaq.de Jul 23
#BREAKING The European Central Bank keeps key interest rates in the eurozone unchanged at 2.25%
Key FactsEuro Banknotes Redesigned: Citizens Choose New Motifs
Jul 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: faz.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: faz.net
- The European Central Bank (ECB) invites Eurozone citizens to choose between two new design sets for upcoming banknotes.
- One theme highlights notable European cultural figures, while the other features rivers and birds like the kingfisher and stork.
- The redesign aims to improve counterfeit protection after the current notes have remained unchanged since 2002.
- A final decision is expected by late 2026, with new notes gradually introduced starting around 2030.
To ensure that the voices of Europeans are heard— Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), said this during the presentation of the new euro designs; she emphasized that the voices of Europeans should be heard.
Real wages remain below 2021 levels in many parts of Europe: In the Eurozone, real wages fell by almost two percent between the beginning of 2021 and the ...
de.euronews.com/business/2026/07/17/reallohne-bleiben-in-einem-drittel-der-europaischen-lander-unter-dem-niveau-von-2021
Euro-Zone Resilience and More Inflation Seen in First Data for ECB: The euro zone’s initial data batch for officials mulling another interest-rate hike is ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-24/euro-zone-resilience-and-more-inflation-seen-in-first-data-for-ecb
Paid articlePaywallEurozone inflation was confirmed at 2.8% for June on Friday, marking the first decline this year and giving the European Central Bank a timely argument to keep ... Show more
Eurozone inflation at 2.8%: Will it be enough for the ECB to pause?
Eurozone inflation at 2.8%: Will it be enough for the ECB to pause?
Energy shock prolongs inflation threat as ECB holds rates steady: Inflation in the euro zone could stay above 2% until mid-2027 due to lingering energy price ...
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/2242930/energy-shock-prolongs-inflation-threat-as-ecb-holds-rates-steady
Five European economies are growing more than twice as fast as the Eurozone: The IMF expects the Eurozone to grow by just over one percent per year until 2031 ...
de.euronews.com/business/2026/07/07/funf-europaische-volkswirtschaften-wachsen-mehr-als-doppelt-so-schnell-wie-die-eurozone
OpinionWhere Will Global Financial Fragmentation Lead?: Şebnem Kalemli-Özcan sees the eurozone as a cautionary tale for anyone hoping for world monetary convergence.
project-syndicate.org/commentary/single-world-currency-euro-experience-is-sobering-by-sebnem-kalemli-ozcan-2026-07
OpinionHungary’s Real Economic Test: Gene Frieda explains why the new government must do far more than meet the basic criteria for eurozone membership.
project-syndicate.org/commentary/hungary-economic-test-much-bigger-than-euro-membership-criteria-by-gene-frieda-2026-07
Eurozone braces for rising debt and inflation amid post-crisis challenges: Eurogroup warns of downside risks to growth as energy costs push inflation and ...
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/2224189/eurozone-braces-for-rising-debt-and-inflation-amid-post-crisis-challenges
ECB urges Europe's major banks to prepare for AI cyberattacks: The ECB has given major eurozone banks until the end of October to demonstrate how they are ...
de.euronews.com/business/2026/07/07/ezb-fordert-europas-grossbanken-vorbereitung-auf-ki-cyberangriffe
Euro zone investor morale improves significantly in July, Sentix survey shows: The Sentix index measuring investor morale in the euro zone currency area ...
reuters.com/business/euro-zone-investor-morale-improves-significantly-july-sentix-survey-shows-2026-07-06/
Young and rich: Where Europe's youth owns the most net wealth: Young people aged 16 to 34 have a median net worth of €24,600 in the Eurozone ...
de.euronews.com/business/2026/07/02/jung-und-reich-wo-europas-jugend-das-meiste-nettovermogen-besitzt
Inflation falls in June: where prices in Europe are dropping the most: Im Juni ist die Inflation im Euroraum stärker als erwartet gesunken. Das nimmt der EZB ...
de.euronews.com/business/2026/07/01/inflation-sinkt-im-juni-wo-preise-in-europa-am-starksten-fallen
The five fastest-growing economies in Europe over the next five years: The IMF expects the eurozone to grow by little more than 1% a year through 2031 ...
euronews.com/business/2026/07/07/the-five-european-economies-set-to-grow-more-than-twice-as-fast-as-the-eurozone
Digital finance could spur Eurozone integration: Stablecoins could provide a common safe asset for the bloc and boost demand for the euro and bonds
ft.com/content/64dfac6c-c9c2-461e-a4c1-28281b2ff35f
Paid articlePaywallWhere are the wealthiest young people in Europe?: The median net wealth of people aged 16 to 34 varies widely, standing at €24,600 in the euro area ...
euronews.com/business/2026/07/02/young-and-wealthy-where-does-europes-youth-hold-the-most-net-wealth
Greek City Times Jul 06
Greece Offers Amongst Lowest EU Mortgage Interest Rates Greek City Times: Greek mortgage interest rates remain below the eurozone average due to strong bank ...
greekcitytimes.com/2026/07/06/greece-offers-amongst-lowest-eu-mortgage-interest-rates/
Euro zone factory output ends first quarter on strong note, cost pressures ease - PMI
reuters.com/world/europe/euro-zone-factory-output-ends-first-quarter-strong-note-cost-pressures-ease-pmi-2026-07-01/
BlackRock cools on emerging markets, sees value in euro government debt: The BlackRock Investment Institute (BII) said on Tuesday it had become less bullish on ...
reuters.com/business/blackrock-cools-emerging-markets-sees-value-euro-government-debt-2026-06-30/
Daily Sabah Jul 02
Global manufacturing holds up, weathering war-driven cost pressures: Eurozone factory output posted its best quarterly performance since the start of 2022 last ...
dailysabah.com/business/economy/global-manufacturing-holds-up-weathering-war-driven-cost-pressures
Eurozone inflation falls significantly to 2.8 percent: The easing of tensions in the Iran conflict is dampening inflation: Consumer prices in the eurozone rose ...
tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/konjunktur/inflation-eurozone-juni-verbraucherpreise-100.html
ekathimerini.com Jul 01
ATHEX: Local stocks defy European tendency: July started with a statement-session by Greek stocks that overcame the reserved attitude of traders in most other ...
ekathimerini.com/economy/1308366/athex-local-stocks-defy-european-tendency/
Inflation in eurozone falls for first time this year: In January, inflation stood at 1.7%, but it accelerated in the following months and exceeded 3% in April ...
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/2209544/inflation-in-eurozone-falls-for-first-time-this-year
ekathimerini.com Jul 01
Local lenders continue to converge with European peers: Local lenders continue to converge with their European peers after restoring their capital positions and ...
ekathimerini.com/economy/1308264/local-lenders-continue-to-converge-with-european-peers/
Euro zone corporate lending growth at 3-year high, ECB says: Bank lending to euro zone companies grew at its fastest pace in three years in May ...
reuters.com/business/euro-zone-corporate-lending-growth-3-year-high-ecb-says-2026-06-29/
ekathimerini.com Jun 27
Pierrakakis boosts Hungary’s effort to join the eurozone: Finance Minister and Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis on Friday welcomed Hungary’s commitment ...
ekathimerini.com/economy/1307926/pierrakakis-boosts-hungarys-effort-to-join-the-eurozone/
