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ECB says energy-led inflation spike justifies June rate hike
The spike in euro zone inflation since the start of the war in Iran has almost entirely been driven by higher energy prices, justifying the European Central Bank's small increase in interest rates in June, new ECB research showed on Tuesday.
ECB saw a future hike as likely at July meeting
European Central Bank policymakers meeting last month saw another interest rate increase as likely needed to bring inflation back down to 2%, the ECB's account of the meeting showed on Thursday.
Interest rates must rise further, ECB's Schnabel tells Bloomberg
European Central Bank board member Isabel Schnabel said interest rates must rise further as the conflict in the Middle East drags on and strong euro-zone economy pose upside risks to inflation, in an interview to Bloomberg News published on Wednesday.
STOXX 600 holds near record as oil rise tests Europe's earnings rally
European stocks were little changed on Monday, holding close to record territory as investors weighed a strong earnings season against another rise in oil prices and an unsettled outlook for the Strait of Hormuz. The STOXX Europe 600 traded around 660.1 in early dealings after closing at a record 660.25 on Friday and gaining 1.7% last week.
European earnings growth estimate rises to 20.8% as energy profits surge
Estimates for European blue-chip companies' second-quarter earnings have risen further, with profit growth now expected at 20.8% from a year earlier, although much of the increase is being driven by the energy sector, LSEG I/B/E/S data showed on Thursday.
Thursday's Final Takeaways: ECB Holds Interest Rates & Oil Rises
Sam Vadas breaks down the ECB's decision to hold interest rates steady and what it signals for the region's economic outlook. Marley Kayden also covers the latest move in energy markets as oil prices climb above $90 per barrel, highlighting the factors driving the rally.
ECB Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged
The European Central Bank kept borrowing costs unchanged, with the deposit rate remaining at 2.25%. This buys the central bank time to wait for data to judge whether price pressures caused by the Iran war require additional fiscal tightening.
ECB keeps rates on hold, leaves room for more hikes
The European Central Bank kept borrowing costs on hold on Thursday but left room for more tightening in the coming months as a widening conflict in the Middle East pushed up energy prices again.
Why the ECB Will Probably Hold Rates Steady Despite Iran Inflation Fears
The latest flare-up in fighting probably won't force the European Central Bank's hand on Thursday, even as energy costs creep higher.
The ECB is expected to hold rates. But analysts say hawkish hints could be coming — and a hike isn't impossible
Analysts at ING said a surprise hike at Thursday's meeting “should not be fully ruled out.”
Renewed Hormuz hostilities drive ECB rates rethin amid ‘extremely volatile' outlook
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.
EU drafts 'electrification' plan to curb oil and gas use, after Iran war disruption
The European Union plans to introduce a raft of policies and funding schemes to shift more of its economy to run on electricity, instead of oil and gas, a draft European Commission proposal seen by Reuters showed.
Trump Says Truce With Iran Is ‘Over' And Blasts European Allies At NATO Summit
Threats of a resumed conflict and potential disruption in the Strait of Hormuz triggered a surge in global crude oil prices, with the benchmark Brent Crude Futures index surging above $79 a barrel, up from around $72 at the start of this week.
Citi flags rising short-squeeze risk in European equities as US flows stay strong
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.
ECB tells banks to draw up plans against AI attacks amid disruption fears
The European Central Bank on Tuesday gave euro zone banks four months to draw up plans to counter AI-enabled cyber threats that could undermine confidence in the financial system and disrupt payments.
ECB's Schnabel says Iran shock is not over
The euro zone's economy is not back to its state before the Iran war despite a drop in oil prices, as core inflation remains strong and price pressures continue, European Central Bank board member Isabel Schnabel said on Monday.
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European markets close higher as STOXX 600 hits record, FTSE posts weekly gains
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.
Stoxx 600 hits record high: BofA raises year-end target to 630
Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 index climbed to a record high of 653.19 on Friday before easing to trade around 652.66, putting it on track for its biggest weekly gain in more than a month. European equities are drawing a more constructive read from Wall Street, with several major brokerages revising their targets upward in recent weeks.
STOXX 600 opens flat as investors weigh US-Iran talks and ECB outlook
European shares were muted at the open on Wednesday as investors assessed developments in US-Iran negotiations, monitored the outlook for central bank policy, and reacted to sector-specific moves across the region. The pan-European STOXX 600 edged 0.02% lower to 634.50 points by 0715 GMT.