ECB Plans Two Rate Hikes in 2026 Amid Rising Inflation
ECB to hike rates twice in 2026 as inflation jumps, survey shows https://t.co/rmmGoo23tC via @NickHeubeck https://t.co/dLWVfE1Cc2
China Urges Germany to Curb EU Protectionist Drift
China calls on Germany to play “a constructive role” in urging the EU not to stray further toward protectionism https://t.co/exhFDSFfKb https://t.co/gbCkFEP9tx
China Urges France to Push EU for Open Markets
China says it hopes France will play an active role in encouraging the EU to keep its markets open https://t.co/FZXFix0KRq https://t.co/K0oLTDpdnR
Swiss Crypto Activists Drop Bitcoin SNB Proposal
Swiss crypto campaigners have abandoned a bid to require the SNB to hold Bitcoin after failing to collect enough signatures to trigger a plebiscite https://t.co/ApL0cXS5FV https://t.co/FClSCG0HZH
AI Disruption Mirrors China WTO Shock,
The AI shock is following a similar disruption pattern that followed China’s WTO entry, says Apollo’s Slok. Back then manufacturing workers lost their jobs, but overall employment levels held up. This time around, white-collar workers are being displaced https://t.co/7QVCrpA4If https://t.co/weF22s1CNV
Nobel Laureate: Decriminalizing Taboo Markets Saves Lives
What do kidney sales, surrogacy and sex work have in common? A Nobel laureate says decriminalizing these taboo markets can save lives https://t.co/qWXRewcWH7 via @felixsalmon https://t.co/zUV2oscgvq
V&A Launches Teen Hubs to Revive London Museums
London’s museum scene is in a slump. Now, the city’s institutions are aiming to attract the next generation, with two new outposts of the V&A dedicated to the experiences of teenagers https://t.co/nSIzAHo0or https://t.co/ZQpZQyS8OD
EU Allows Airlines US Jet Fuel Amid Hormuz Blockade
EU to say airlines can use US jet fuel amid Hormuz block https://t.co/ejV7yc5J0O via @E_Krukowska @AlbertoNardelli @JWittels @kate__duffy https://t.co/2oxjn1b2x3
Guindos: Hormuz Status Crucial for June ECB
ECB’s Guindos says the status of Hormuz will be key for the June meeting (at which point he will no longer be in office) https://t.co/mviPQJ2pQ4 via @MacarenaMunozM https://t.co/4oMA54Kjhz
Humanoid Robots Dazzle, but Practical Work Remains Costly
Humanoid robots can jump, dance and go viral, but turning them into useful workers remains far more difficult — and expensive — than their boosters suggest https://t.co/KMvxyWlEPN https://t.co/F1RCxlIku0
ECB Sees Private Markets Driving Savings Into Modernization Investments
The ECB says burgeoning private markets could support a push by politicians in the region to channel savings into investments needed to modernize the economy https://t.co/48RBoZe4z4 https://t.co/ptwRCgfPVa
Schwab Calls for Non‑Corporate Leader of WEF
The WEF should be led by someone who doesn’t have a corporate background, according to its founder and former chairman Klaus Schwab, in an apparent dig at the organization’s current leadership https://t.co/sdEi0CGAS1 via @bbenrath https://t.co/e29lgrxnPo
EU Probes EU Funds Used for Far‑right Media Training
EU prosecutors are investigating possible misappropriation of Brussels funds relating to media training for French far-right National Rally leader Jordan Bardella and other party members, Agence France-Presse reports https://t.co/wQll9dtywn via @JReganReg https://t.co/DPGBwvUqaf
EU Stalls US Trade Deal Despite Trump's Pressure
EU fails to finalize its US trade deal despite Trump’s demands https://t.co/GCg7UjA8wM via @europressos https://t.co/vQVg9IZLpW
China’s New 5‑Year Plan Targets European Industry
European industry is in the crosshairs of China’s new 5-year plan https://t.co/vz2eM66YoX via @weberalexander https://t.co/tVtXFUCash
Sweden's Recovery Slowed by Iran Conflict, Ministry Says
Sweden’s finance ministry sees the recovery slowed by the Iran war https://t.co/spXk5dvrJ3 via @CharlesDuxbury https://t.co/yZ03TX0KeP
Sweden, Norway Hold Rates Amid Divergent Inflation Paths
Central banks in Sweden and Norway are both set to keep borrowing costs steady this week, albeit against inflation backdrops that contrast starkly between each neighbor https://t.co/iUgLSEz7vW via @ottummelas @CharlesDuxbury https://t.co/BrSbkWSLKj
UK Firms Add Fuel Surcharges Amid Rising Input Costs
UK firms impose fuel surcharges as input costs soar, PMI shows https://t.co/FVlBS5sjzs via @tomelleryrees https://t.co/FqfXhAepo9
European Gas Traders Hedge Winter Price Spikes with Options
Europe gas traders buy options to hedge for winter price spike https://t.co/j2ETUxgF1I via @priazrocha https://t.co/zKqrjD9rfO
Villeroy Says ECB Lacks Data for Rate Hike
ECB doesn’t see enough yet to warrant a rate hike, says Villeroy (who won’t be in office anymore when the ECN next sets rates) https://t.co/jwn0TZ30hT via @WHorobin https://t.co/bqeIXgSyEL
EU Urges US to Approve Trade Deal by July
EU tells the US their trade deal should be adopted by July deadline https://t.co/6LX1rp3ffM via @europressos https://t.co/CtRqmdTSJI
UK 30‑Year Yield Hits Highest Level Since 1998
UK bond selloff pushes 30-year yield to the highest since 1998 https://t.co/CNMg8iGy9M via @highisland https://t.co/jvM4S0LRPZ
EU Warns of Response to Trump's Car Tariffs, Urges Caution
EU vows action if Trump adopts car tariffs, but urges restraint https://t.co/yOQoGgg9ak via @europressos @KowalczeKamil @NickHeubeck https://t.co/7Y8OCu5cqr
ECB June Rate Hike Nearly Certain, Says Kazimir
ECB rate hike in June is ‘all but inevitable,’ Kazimir says https://t.co/3f8YLT6jId via @Dan_Hornak @mseputyte https://t.co/YDTun4Qfrh
EU Urges US Talks Amid New Tariff Threat
EU seeks US trade talk after the latest tariff threat, but is ready to respond, top official says https://t.co/dkF47CdZBR via @ocrook @NickHeubeck @europressos https://t.co/YS1g0mV88U
EU Defense Solves One Issue, Raises New Question
European defense finds one answer and one new question, writes @MarcChampion1 https://t.co/1qjZV1qPuU via @opinion https://t.co/Y0RQyhESiF
Most UK Families Would Curb Holiday Spending over Tourism Tax
The vast majority of British families would cut back spending on domestic vacations if the government pushes ahead with a proposed tourism tax https://t.co/Kk2u2CxrNV via @louisemoon94 https://t.co/b3tJucpfIG
European Leaders Convene in Armenia Amid Trump Threats
European leaders meet in Armenia as Trump adds more threats — what to watch https://t.co/zP0ljHihk7 via @mcnienaber https://t.co/nQ82ymtYzP
Swiss April Inflation Expected at 0.6%, Easing SNB Pressure
Switzerland’s April inflation is due on Tuesday, with economists anticipating an outcome of 0.6%, the highest since 2024. Such a result may lessen pressure on the SNB to intervene to curb inflows into the franc https://t.co/GMc7ens4Ew via @CraigStirling https://t.co/Exax6VfThi
Europe Must Step Up Security, Still Rely on US
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says Europe must assume greater responsibility for security in the region, while emphasizing the continued importance of shared military interests with the US https://t.co/G5rcA9Rcko via @cullenang https://t.co/nsmXBOhsVa
Germany's War Supply Lines Still Far From Ready
Germany is preparing supply lines for a war — it’s far from ready https://t.co/j3MU9sxkpO https://t.co/lXwut0R5V7
BOE Pauses Digital Pound While Competitors Accelerate
BOE considers keeping the digital pound on ice as rivals race ahead https://t.co/Un1uISiQVD via @tomelleryrees https://t.co/Hp6lRnRs2z
ECB May Raise Rates in June If Energy Prices Hold
ECB officials see June hike if energy prices don’t ease first https://t.co/oOFKXlly37 via @Alemrome https://t.co/chZl06ltaV
Spain Seeks ECB Board Seat, Not for Cuerpo
Cuerpo says Spain wants an ECB board seat, but it won’t be for him https://t.co/CTzpWUPcjU via @flacqua @basteiro https://t.co/L5JRxkNcxq
Von Der Leyen: Iran War Could Scar Europe for Years
Von der Leyen warns the Iran war may damage Europe for years https://t.co/rOpizqQYxS via @europressos https://t.co/uhYSLBLHCy
Iran Conflict Could Tip UK Into Recession, Says NIESR
Protracted Iran war risks pushing the UK into recession, NIESR says https://t.co/IASyXcA777 via @tomelleryrees https://t.co/EB73ovcN1N
Hungary's Central Bank Warns Against Rushed Euro Adoption
Hungary’s central bank governor urged caution on the new government’s plan to adopt the euro, saying that a rushed process could lead to unintended negative consequences for the economy https://t.co/krQSmnDRjv via @mkasnyik https://t.co/9nMNVQwEH9
ECB Inaction Could Erode Short‑term Euro Bond Yields
If the ECB does not deliver the almost 70 basis points, or 0.7 percentage points, of rate hikes that markets expect this year, the current yields on short-term European government bonds may not stick around https://t.co/QLIVYNAWdI https://t.co/Te5FjKUzWR
Bank of Italy Warns Meloni to Curb Spending
Bank of Italy urges the Meloni government to keep an eye on spending https://t.co/JThkJ4EH2O via @Alemrome https://t.co/lSUT3b5d99
AI Threatens Middle‑class Jobs, Widening Inequality, Says Nobel Economist
Nobel-winning economist Simon Johnson warns that AI could erode middle-class jobs and widen inequality, unless policymakers start tackling the issue now https://t.co/NMeLpM5GAe via @endacurran https://t.co/GgSJ8fysH2
German Finance Ministry Signals Possible Debt Brake Lift
German finance ministry leaves the door open to lift the debt brake https://t.co/p7is4tXNgd via @KowalczeKamil @mcnienaber https://t.co/EaVPGAH1wo
Barclays Proposes Banking Rule Changes to Ease UK Fiscal Strain
Barclays has come up with a plan to adjust banking rules to help ease the UK’s fiscal woes. It’s worth considering, argues @PaulJDavies https://t.co/OQDvfacRPH via @opinion https://t.co/fD5uHJYMXM
BOE Prepares for Prolonged Energy Shock, Keeps Rates Steady
BOE is set to war-game a longer energy shock while holding rates https://t.co/6By4YDVI14 via @tomelleryrees https://t.co/HDTDA50Kfe
Costa Warns EU's Future at Risk Under Trump
European Council President Antonio Costa warned EU leaders that the bloc will be lost if it outsources key decisions to US President Donald Trump https://t.co/VoByWyunrh via @AlbertoNardelli @europressos @E_Krukowska https://t.co/BH9yevMWSH
Green Transition Crucial for Europe's Economic Security
Iran’s lesson for Europe: The green transition matters for economic security https://t.co/hAuA9BMqco via @opinion https://t.co/K4104H0nlG
Eurozone GDP Steadies at 0.2%, Spain Leads Growth
Initial GDP readings due on Thursday are expected to reveal growth holding steady at 0.2% in the euro zone, with expansion in every large country, but led as usual by Spain https://t.co/856YLrOZ6o via @CraigStirling https://t.co/gm7VxRVbui
Germany Seeks White‑knight Bidders to Block UniCredit Takeover
Germany sounded out potential white knights for Commerzbank earlier this year, underlining its efforts to fend off UniCredit https://t.co/SFoDdMQcTL via @KowalczeKamil https://t.co/jmbx69DPzh
Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Food Supply Chains
How the Iran war is shaking up food supply chains https://t.co/KEOnyiHmdC via @AggieDeSousa @ElThorn22 @petrkozlov https://t.co/oFMf3yW1aI
Macron Calls EU Debt Rollover Essential, Not Optional
Macron says it would be ‘silly’ not to roll over EU Covid-era debt https://t.co/7Nctd2XiKo via @Newsbaum @NikasSotiris https://t.co/62p9hqman4
Iran War Drives up Costs, French Farmers Cut Corn Planting
French farmers cut back on corn sowing as Iran war boosts costs https://t.co/BewOXswwv8 via @nayrazz https://t.co/p0l4KyJUZ3