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Week ahead: ECB rate decision, China’s GDP, and major company earnings
This week, the European Central Bank’s (ECB) interest rate decision will take centre stage. The bank is expected to continue reducing its benchmark policy rates amid mounting economic risks linked to tariffs. In Asia, China’s GDP will be closely watched by investors.
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EU Decoded
Will citizens channel their savings to boost EU businesses?
The European Commission's proposal for a Savings and Investment Union wants citizens to also help EU companies grow. This episode discusses what it would take to make investing savings in financial products a win-win situation for everyone involved.
Markets
Week ahead: Investors brace for a major trade war as China retaliates
The week’s focus will be on any tariff updates from the Trump administration and retaliatory measures from other economies. Additionally, US and Chinese inflation data, as well as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s rate decision, will be in the spotlight for financial markets.
Markets
Bloodbath for European markets as stocks see worst fall since 2020
European equities plunged in their worst session since March 2020, as the global market rout intensified. Safe-haven assets gained as investors brace for prolonged volatility amid rising inflation fears and no immediate central bank support.
Business Series
How Azerbaijan Investment Company drives industrial growth
In partnership with Azpromo
In this episode of Azerbaijan Diary, Ulvi Mansurov discusses Azerbaijan Investment Company’s role in driving industrial growth, attracting foreign investment, and supporting economic diversification.
Markets
How will Germany's debt reform impact its stock and bond market?
Germany has passed a landmark spending bill, unlocking hundreds of billions of euros for defence spending and infrastructure investment. While the historic debt reform is expected to boost Europe’s largest economy, there are further implications for its stock and bond markets.
Markets
Investors flock to Europe as US exceptionalism fades: BofA survey
The latest Bank of America Fund Manager Survey shows a record rotation from US to European equities, driven by Germany’s fiscal stimulus and rising defence spending. A net 60% of investors expect stronger European growth, marking a sharp sentiment shift.
Economy
Germany’s economic sentiment hits 2-year high, EU exports to US soar
Germany’s economic sentiment hit a 2-year high, but the eurozone’s trade surplus fell sharply. EU exports to the US surged as firms frontloaded shipments ahead of potential Trump tariffs, while the trade deficit with China widened sharply.