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The latest flare-up in fighting probably won't force the European Central Bank's hand on Thursday, even as energy costs creep higher.

barrons.com - 2026-07-22 12:15:00

Analysts at ING said a surprise hike at Thursday's meeting “should not be fully ruled out.”

marketwatch.com - 2026-07-22 06:01:00

The German government plans an energy cost relief package for businesses and consumers worth €13.3 billion ($15.2 billion) in 2027, to be drawn from the Climate ​and Transformation Fund (KTF), the finance ministry said on Wednesday.

reuters.com - 2026-07-15 07:59:11

The ECB hiked its key deposit rate by 25 basis points in June as energy prices spiked. Investors had written off a hike at next week's meeting, but higher oil prices have brought monetary policy back into question.

cnbc.com - 2026-07-15 06:52:29

Germany's lower house of parliament on Friday ​approved a bill to ‌overhaul the creaking health insurance system that has drawn fierce ​opposition from drugs companies ​which fear tougher pricing measures ⁠will harm profitability and ​reduce investment.

reuters.com - 2026-07-10 05:35:11

MFE-MediaForEurope plans to launch a single streaming platform across its European markets ‌by combining technologies developed by its Italian and German businesses as the broadcaster steps up efforts to compete with global digital and advertising giants.

reuters.com - 2026-07-09 06:04:56

The DAX is singled out as the market most likely to see squeeze-driven gains in the weeks ahead Citi has warned that European stock markets face a growing risk of short squeezes, as investors caught betting against rising prices are forced to buy back their positions. The US bank said global equity positioning remained supportive of further gains, but that regional differences were becoming more pronounced.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-07-07 10:05:22

Europe's major stock markets ended higher on Friday, with the pan-European STOXX 600 and Germany's DAX reaching fresh record highs as investors welcomed easing expectations for near-term US interest rate hikes and rotated into cyclical sectors. The STOXX 600 climbed 0.7% to close at a record high after touching an intraday peak of 652.35, registering its strongest weekly gain since mid-May.

invezz.com - 2026-07-03 13:19:23

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz outlined a package of pension, tax and labour reforms on Thursday, along with measures to cut red tape that he said would boost growth, jobs and competitiveness while ​maintaining social welfare protections.

reuters.com - 2026-07-02 06:50:41

The number of people employed in ​German industry in 2025 fell to a ‌10-year low of just 6.6 million workers, a study by the German ​Economic Institute (IW) showed on ​Thursday.

reuters.com - 2026-06-17 23:04:37

Investor confidence improved unexpectedly sharply on hopes the conflict in the Middle East would end soon and energy prices would drop.

wsj.com - 2026-06-16 05:36:00

Donald Trump posts ‘Let the oil flow' as US-Iran peace deal sparks immediate drop for Brent crude

theguardian.com - 2026-06-15 08:55:45

Left behind in the AI trade, European markets deserve a fresh look.

wsj.com - 2026-06-12 09:00:00

The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time in almost three years, concluding it can no longer ignore the upswing in inflation caused by the Iran war. The deposit rate was lifted to 2.25% from 2%.

youtube.com - 2026-06-11 08:35:24

ECB hikes interest rates for first time since 2023 as Iran war ramps-up energy costs

cnbc.com - 2026-06-11 08:20:48

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ensuing jump in energy prices has dramatically altered the paths for central banks around the world.

wsj.com - 2026-06-11 08:15:00

European stock index futures were relatively mixed today, June 11, as investors watched the developments in the Middle East and the impact on the energy market. They also wavered ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) interest rate decision.

invezz.com - 2026-06-11 04:00:00

The European Central Bank is expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023 as inflation accelerates, a move that could offer clues about the Federal Reserve's next steps.

barrons.com - 2026-06-10 19:01:00

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday ​that German and French ‌defence ministers will jointly outline a reworked collaboration project between ​the two countries on ​air defence data networks by ⁠July.

reuters.com - 2026-06-10 09:14:01

The European Central Bank is expected to raise interest rates on Thursday, amid spiking energy prices. The euro zone is a major energy importer, making it particularly vulnerable to elevated oil prices.

cnbc.com - 2026-06-10 04:25:22

Germany may face around €1 billion euros in additional budget costs after ​the European Commission allowed stronger electricity ‌price relief for industry than previously expected, Economy Minister Katherina Reiche told Handelsblatt on Tuesday.

reuters.com - 2026-06-09 10:35:09

An independent advisory panel urged the German government on Tuesday to channel more ​money from its €500 billion ($578.30 billion) infrastructure fund ‌into future-focused areas, including research and development, digitalisation and energy infrastructure.

reuters.com - 2026-06-09 07:23:24

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and ​French President Emmanuel Macron ‌have concluded that the companies involved in ​building a joint ​fighter jet are unable to ⁠reach an agreement, ​two German government officials ​told Reuters on Monday.

reuters.com - 2026-06-08 10:47:23

U.S. inflation data in the coming week will be closely watched as investors gauge how likely it is that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this year.

wsj.com - 2026-06-05 12:15:00

European automotive, construction, metals, chemicals and transport sectors could lose ​up to 1.3 million jobs ‌this year as a result of a surge in energy prices caused by the U.S.-Iran ​conflict, Labour Commissioner Roxana Minzatu ​said on Wednesday. "Due to the war ⁠in the Middle East, up ​to 1.3 million jobs are at risk ​and we are talking about jobs in energy-intensive industry, particularly," Minzatu told a news ​conference.

reuters.com - 2026-06-03 07:42:41

The UK's blue-chip index advanced on Tuesday, supported by gains in mining-related shares as base metal prices strengthened, while energy stocks came under pressure following a decline in crude oil. Broader sentiment was also influenced by geopolitical developments, including renewed expectations of progress in US–Iran talks.

invezz.com - 2026-06-02 08:54:42

European shares opened lower on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment, while markets also reacted to corporate developments involving British airline easyJet and Amsterdam-listed Universal Music Group. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was down 0.1% at 0709 GMT, extending the subdued mood seen at the end of the previous week.

invezz.com - 2026-06-01 03:59:39

Market expectations that the European Central Bank will hike interest rates this year have already contributed to tighter financial and lending conditions. The "transmission of tighter policy is already underway," Goldman Sachs noted.

cnbc.com - 2026-05-29 01:00:02

The iShares MSCI Germany ETF is rated a cautious buy, reflecting upside potential despite recent underperformance versus global and European benchmarks. EWG's prospects hinge on German industrials and financials, with improving factory orders, potential defense spending, and strong bank capital positions supporting recovery. Favorable valuation-to-growth metrics, better prospects for the Euro, technical momentum, and an imminent breakout bolster the investment case for EWG.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-28 17:24:54

The European Central Bank's decision to keep rates ​unchanged last month was ‌a close call for some policymakers as signs of persistently high ​inflation made it hard ​to look past the energy-driven shock, ⁠the accounts of the ​meeting showed on Thursday.

reuters.com - 2026-05-28 07:45:41

A combined German-Dutch army corps will take command of NATO land forces in Estonia and Latvia ​later this year to strengthen the alliance's eastern ‌flank against a potential Russian attack, the countries said on Thursday.

reuters.com - 2026-05-28 07:04:38

European stocks were set to open lower Tuesday, as traders watched developments in the Middle East and Ukraine.

cnbc.com - 2026-05-26 02:07:37

While U.S. markets are closed for Memorial Day, stocks in Europe and Asia soared on Monday amid optimism about a potential end to the Iran war and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index soared 2.87%, while South Korea's KOSPI rose 0.41%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng climbed 0.86% and India's BSE Sensex bounced up 1.2%.

forbes.com - 2026-05-25 04:30:10

European shares moved higher on Friday as investors responded positively to signs of progress in peace talks between the United States and Iran, despite both sides continuing to disagree on several major issues. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.5% to 623.79 points by 0703 GMT and was on track to close the week with gains.

invezz.com - 2026-05-22 04:24:23

The case for a European Central Bank rate hike in June is nearly sealed but the bank is likely to be noncommittal about any further move, looking to ​temper bets for a quick follow-up step in July, four sources told Reuters.

reuters.com - 2026-05-20 10:49:10

Contrary to what some Trump officials believe, Europe remains critical to our defense and, indeed, to securing the Free World. Therefore, the sudden, unexpected cancellation of a U.S. Army armor brigade's deployment in Poland raises a deeply disturbing question: Is Washington retreating from Europe?

forbes.com - 2026-05-20 06:20:26

European shares moved slightly higher on Tuesday after investors reacted positively to signs of easing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. Markets also assessed corporate developments, including Standard Chartered's large-scale restructuring plans tied to artificial intelligence adoption.

invezz.com - 2026-05-19 03:56:59

European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Tuesday as traders assess the geopolitical landscape.

cnbc.com - 2026-05-19 01:22:20

Ryanair is putting a bumper bonus on the table for its CEO, Michael O'Leary. O'Leary could get share options worth around $300 million if he achieves certain targets.

businessinsider.com - 2026-05-18 11:56:26

European shares moved lower on Monday as rising oil prices and continued bond sell-offs heightened inflation concerns, while the absence of any breakthrough between the United States and Iran kept investors cautious. The pan-European STOXX 600 index slipped 0.7% to 602.52 points as of 0703 GMT, extending losses after ending the previous week in negative territory.

invezz.com - 2026-05-18 03:43:52

The DAX in Germany spent most of the week selling, as the interest rates around the world continue to show concerns out there as the situation in the Middle East continues to be a major factor.

fxempire.com - 2026-05-15 11:30:00

RWE , Germany's biggest power producer, has called ​for a strategic gas ‌reserve to ensure the country's gas caverns can be sufficiently ​filled for the winter ​period, warning current levels were ⁠too low.

reuters.com - 2026-05-13 05:06:37

Japanese investors became net sellers of foreign stocks in April for the first time in four months, as concerns over rising energy costs linked to the Iran war and broader inflation risks weighed on sentiment toward overseas equities. Data released by Japan's Ministry of Finance on Wednesday showed that investors sold a net 636.4 billion yen ($4.04 billion) worth of foreign stocks during the month.

invezz.com - 2026-05-13 04:40:00

Germany's banking regulator BaFin warned on Tuesday that cyber risks were "growing" and "substantial" due to ​advances in artificial intelligence, and announced a new ‌division will conduct targeted inspections at financial firms.

reuters.com - 2026-05-12 04:04:02

European shares fell sharply on Tuesday as fading hopes of a peace deal between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher and weighed on investor sentiment across the region. Markets remained under pressure after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was “on life support.

invezz.com - 2026-05-12 04:02:35

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank (PBB), one ​of Germany's top ‌property financiers, on Tuesday posted ​a nearly ​80% drop in ⁠first quarter ​net profit but ​confirmed its annual targets "in a more ​challenging environment".

reuters.com - 2026-05-12 01:07:36

Two members of the U.S. House of ​Representatives on Monday will introduce ‌legislation to toughen a U.S. government ban on Chinese ​automakers from entering ​the American market just before ⁠President Donald Trump heads to China ​for talks.

reuters.com - 2026-05-11 14:14:21

German property prices rose 2.2% in the ​first quarter, the VDP ‌banking association said on Monday, but it warned that it ​remains to be ​seen how turmoil in the ⁠Middle East will weigh ​on the sector.

reuters.com - 2026-05-11 03:18:59

The European Central Bank will ​need to adjust ‌interest rates soon if the inflationary outlook does ​not significantly improve, ​ECB governing council member ⁠Martin Kocher was ​quoted as saying on ​Monday.

reuters.com - 2026-05-11 01:30:05

European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Monday as investors digest the latest in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.

cnbc.com - 2026-05-11 01:24:19