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Week ahead in the markets: Tensions in the Middle East remain in focus

This week, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the trajectory of US inflation, and insights from central bank meetings will be in focus, shaping future trends in global markets.

Markets

European stock markets conclude lacklustre month with mixed results

European stock markets underperformed compared to their US and Chinese counterparts in September, primarily due to a lack of local catalysts and a dependence on global events. However, luxury consumer stocks excelled, driven by optimism surrounding a swift recovery in Chinese demand.

Business

Lagarde supports bank mergers as UniCredit-Commerzbank talks intensify

The ECB has indicated its support for UniCredit’s potential full takeover of Commerzbank, as cross-border banking mergers align with the single market’s unity strategy, enhancing the competitiveness of the European banking system on a global scale.

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Markets week ahead: Spotlight on eurozone inflation and US employment

This week, markets will focus on upcoming economic data, including eurozone inflation, US non-farm payrolls, and China’s business activity figures. This data will be critical for investors assessing the global economic trajectory and the potential direction of central bank rate policies.

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Economy

French and Spanish inflation dips below 2% fuelling rate cut hopes

Lower-than-expected inflation is fuelling bets for the ECB to keep cutting the benchmark interest rate in October.

Markets

Markets round-up: China growth measures drive up European stocks

Chinese stimulus policies boosted stock markets across Europe, particularly in sectors more exposed to Chinese consumer demand, such as luxury and automotive stocks. Both the Euro Stoxx 600 and the DAX reached new record highs.

Business

Commerzbank takeover: Germany questions UniCredit's 'hostile' strategy

UniCredit's bid to raise its stake in Commerzbank to 29.9% faces German resistance. The European Commission sees potential benefits in consolidation, while analysts predict significant financial synergies.

Economy

German business confidence tumbles: Why is DAX index defying gravity?

Germany's business confidence slumped for the fourth straight month in September, but the DAX stock index is defying the economic gloom, nearing record highs.

Economy

Eurozone business activity shrinks in September as Olympic boost fades

Eurozone business activity contracted in September, and weaker demand eased inflationary pressures. This supports the case for a European Central Bank (ECB) rate cut in October, seen as needed to encourage growth.

Markets

Markets lookahead: Manufacturing PMIs, SNB and RBA rate decision

This week is packed with key economic data and events, including manufacturing and services PMIs from major economies, alongside interest rate decisions from the Swiss National Bank (SNB) and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).

Economy

Germany's economic sentiment takes a dramatic fall as outlook worsens

Germany's economic sentiment plunged to an 11-month low in September, with the ZEW index dropping sharply. Economic outlook worsened across key German industries, impacting the broader eurozone morale.

Markets

Markets look ahead: EU CPI, BoE, BoJ, and Fed rate decisions in focus

This week is packed with critical economic data and events, shaping global market sentiment. Three major central banks are scheduled to hold policy meetings and make decisions on their interest rates.

Business

ECB interest rate cut: How will it impact your personal finances?

The European Central Bank (ECB) cut interest rates for the second time this year on Thursday 12 September. Euronews Business asked the experts how it might impact your personal finances.

Economy

Will the ECB cut interest rates again in October? Analysts weigh in

Analysts are divided on whether the ECB will cut rates again in October, with some expecting a pause until December. Key factors include wage pressures, inflation data, and oil prices. Most agree on gradual easing, with more cuts likely into 2025.

Markets

Weekly recap: European Central Bank rate cut sparks market rally

Global stock markets were mostly positive this week, buoyed by optimism over central banks' rate cuts. The ECB’s second rate reduction of the year fuelled a market rally across Europe.

Economy

ECB's Lagarde reaffirms data-driven approach to future rate decisions

ECB President Christine Lagarde reaffirms a data-driven approach to rate decisions while urging structural reforms, citing Mario Draghi's competitiveness report. The ECB lowered its deposit rate by 25 basis points, with inflation and growth forecasts largely unchanged.

Economy

European Central Bank cuts interest rates again as inflation slows

The European Central Bank (ECB) has cut its key interest rates as the markets expected, marking its second reduction this year following a move in June.

Economy

Spotlight shifts to ECB as US CPI weakens case for Fed jumbo rate cut

European markets may be bracing for a hawkish rate cut from the European Central Bank, following higher-than-expected US inflation data, which dampened hopes for a significant rate reduction by the Federal Reserve.

Economy

German inflation rate dips to lowest level in more than three years

The news raises hopes for another rate cut from the European Central Bank, with the policy committee set to meet this Thursday.

Business

HSBC looks to cut costs through merger of major divisions

The new unit would surpass the current wealth and personal banking division in size and would house more than 90,000 employees. However, the merger could lead to job cuts in areas where there are overlapping roles.