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Euro zone 10-year yields near three-month lows at start of busy week

Bond yields in the Euro zone are at their lowest since early March, a welcome development for central bankers meeting at the ECB's Sintra Forum. A recent drop in oil prices has eased inflation concerns, leading investors to scale back expectations for interest rate hikes from the ECB and Bank…

The Economic Times

Newsletter: Air-con culture war cranks up as heatwave moves east

Also in this newsletter: A flavour of last night's US Indpendence bash hosted by Ambassador Bill White, and a preview of talks taking place between EU and Chinese trade chiefs in Brussels later today.

Euronews

Dollar Gains on Euro Weakness and Higher T-note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.17% and is just below last Friday’s 13-month high. The dollar erased early losses on Monday and moved higher after the euro declined when ECB President Lagarde pushed back against any additional tightening of monetary policy by the ECB due to...

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Capital markets union imperative to build euro as global reserve, Lagarde says

In an increasingly unstable geopolitical landscape, the EU has no choice but to take control of its own money, head of ECB tells panel in Brussels.

Euronews

Dollar Recovers as Euro Retreats on Dovish Lagarde Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.12% and just below last Friday's 13-month high. The dollar erased early losses today and moved higher after the euro declined when ECB President Lagarde pushed back against any additional tightening of monetary policy by the ECB due to the US-Iran...

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US and UK central banks expected to keep interest rates on hold amid Iran peace deal

Federal Reserve to make first decision under Kevin Warsh as Middle East hopes ease inflation pressures

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 closes higher despite Middle East tensions and ECB rate hike

The FTSE 100 closed up 49.07 points, 0.5%, at 10,303.88.

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Lagarde defends ECB interest rate hike as ‘robust across three scenarios’

Critics worry the decision to keep rates high could hit productivity and keep inflation from returning to target levels until 2027.

Euronews

Central banks must maintain independence: ECB's Lagarde

Monetary institutions worldwide need to maintain their independence, European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde said Thursday. Increasingly frequent economic shocks as well as declining trust in public institutions such as central banks threatened to weigh on their authority, Lagarde said.

The Economic Times

Oil and gas prices to remain high in Europe at least until the end of 2027, officials say

European Union officials say that Europeans can expect oil and gas prices to remain above what they were before the Iran war for at least until the end of 2027

AAP

EU weighs limited fiscal flexibility on energy after Meloni push

EU weighs fiscal flexibility measures to tackle the Strait of Hormuz energy crisis after Meloni push, but warns of limits of expansionary policy

Euronews

Which European economies are growing the fastest in 2026?

The eurozone has slowed sharply, expanding just 0.8% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026. Yet three economies are growing several times faster than the bloc as a whole.

Euronews

FTSE 100 rallies as oil eases and Bank of England holds rates

The FTSE 100 closed up 165.71 points, or 1.6%, at 10,378.82.

Evening Standard

ECB holds rates at 2% as inflation rises and eurozone growth slows

The European Central Bank has held interest rates at 2% for a third straight meeting, even as inflation rises and growth slows across the eurozone.

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ECB interest rate dilemma: Eurozone growth stalls as Iran war fuels inflation

The European Central Bank faces heightened uncertainty ahead of next week’s rate decision, with President Christine Lagarde warning the "stop-start nature" of the Iran war is making the economic outlook harder to assess.

International Business Times

Euro Zone Inflation Risks Escalate As ECB Signals Persistent Price Pressures

The European Central Bank is facing renewed scrutiny over its inflation outlook as new signals point to lingering price pressures across services and energy-sensitive sectors.

The Guardian - UK

Finance leaders warn over Mythos as UK banks prepare to use powerful Anthropic AI tool

Release of new Claude model, so far limited to US firms, will expand to British institutions in coming days

Barchart

S&P Futures Muted After Rally, U.S. Economic Data and Earnings in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending down -0.04% this morning, taking a breather after a rally fueled by optimism about the prospect of a peace deal in the Middle East.

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Euronews

Eurozone inflation jumps to 2.5% amid Iran war: Will the ECB hike rates?

Consumer prices jumped at their fastest monthly pace since October 2022, driven almost entirely by the energy shock from the Iran conflict. Economists are split on whether Frankfurt will pull the trigger.

Euronews

Spain's inflation jumps to 3.3% as Iran war drives energy costs higher

Spain's consumer prices have risen at their fastest rate since 2024, reaching 3.3% year-on-year in March, driven by surging energy costs linked to the ongoing Iran conflict, according to the Spanish national statistics agency.

Euronews

European stocks slip as Lagarde warns Iran war shock is 'beyond what we can imagine'

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has warned that markets are "overly optimistic" about the Iran war's economic impact, as stocks fell across Europe, Asia and Wall Street on Friday.

Euronews

Iran war energy shock puts ECB on alert — Lagarde says this is no repeat of 2022

The Iran war has sent oil and gas prices surging and rate hike bets rising, but ECB chief Christine Lagarde says the eurozone is far better placed to absorb the shock than it was when Russia invaded Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Top central banker thinks businesses may be quicker to raise prices due to Iran war

Businesses might be quicker to raise prices in response to the Iran war due to bitter memories of the energy price inflation that broke out after Russia invaded Ukraine

Euronews

Iran war has 'material impact' on inflation, ECB's Lagarde warns

ECB holds rates, warning Middle East tensions and oil risks could push inflation higher. Baseline sees 2.6% in 2026, but energy shocks could lift it to 3.5% or 4.4%, depending on how long supply disruptions persist.

Euronews

Markets on edge as ECB prepares to set interest rates amid energy price surge

European markets have opened lower as investors await the European Central Bank’s rate decision, with a sharp rise in gas and oil prices fuelling fresh inflation concerns.

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