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Dollar Erases Early Gains on Weak US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 7-week high on Friday and finished down by -0.03%. The dollar gave its advance on Friday on weaker-than-expected US economic news that showed Aug manufacturing production and Aug leading indicators unexpectedly declined. Also, Friday’s -1% fall in WTI crude oil eased inflation...

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Why Europe has been absent from the great AI safety debate

Though Europe has measures that address how consumers might encounter AI, technology will impact them if the worst scenarios bear

The Guardian - US

Dollar Gains on Yen Weakness and Higher T-note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 7-week high today and is up by +0.24%. Weakness in the yen is positive for the dollar, as it tumbled to a 2-week low today. Also, today’s +1% jump in WTI crude oil prices boosts inflation expectations and may prompt the Fed...

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Strasbourg stage set for von der Leyen’s big moment

Good morning. This is Luca Bertuzzi holding the pen in sun-drenched Strasbourg, where the European Parliament is abuzz ahead of Ursula von der Leyen's long-awaited State of the European Union speech.

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Global Market: Klaas Knot tops list of potential Lagarde successors at ECB

France may support former Dutch central bank chief Klaas Knot to succeed Christine Lagarde as ECB president in exchange for a French candidate getting the chief economist role, according to Reuters sources. Other names in contention include Pablo Hernández de Cos, Joachim Nagel and Nadia Calvino.

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Why is European money financing the American AI boom?

Eurozone households have hundreds of billions of euros invested in US technology. Analysts say Europe has the money and promising companies, but too few become accessible investments for ordinary savers.

Euronews

ECB staff raise stability concerns about rumours of Lagarde's early departure

Concerns are mounting that Europe's central macroeconomic institution might not be ready for turnover at the highest level.

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Europe must build own AI or risk getting cut off by US or China, says ECB’s Lagarde

Central bank chief says continent’s AI dependency could give trade partners unprecedented leverage in negotiations

The Guardian - UK

Europe facing unprecedented risk of being cut off from AI, Lagarde warns

European firms have been investing in AI but mostly importing the technology from overseas, especially the United States, leaving them vulnerable in case access is cut and ‌potentially jeopardizing ⁠every sector.

The Economic Times

Christine Lagarde wades into French poll politics

Lagarde has refused to rule out an exit from the ECB before her term ends in October 2027, and news that her memoir, Lady First, will arrive in late January has added to chatter that she's ready to open a new chapter away from Frankfurt, with the World Economic Forum…

The Economic Times

ECB chief Christine Lagarde rejects Mélenchon's debt cancellation proposal

Article 123 of the EU treaty prohibits the ECB from cancelling government debt that it has purchased.

Euronews

Can the ECB rate hike stop an inflation shock driven by energy costs?

The ECB is raising borrowing costs to stop expensive energy from fuelling lasting inflation. Economists disagree on how far rates must rise and how much growth could suffer.

Euronews

Global Market Today: Asian stocks, bonds fall on oil, inflation concern

Following a notable rise in oil prices, Asian stocks and bonds faced a downturn, signaling a shift in market sentiment. The latest inflation data has fueled speculation about a soon-to-come interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve. Treasury yields hit multiyear highs, placing additional strain on bonds. Furthermore, quicker-than-expected increases…

The Economic Times

ECB raises interest rates as Iran war fans inflation fears

The European Central Bank has taken another bold action by raising interest rates for the second occasion within the year. This effort is designed to tackle stubborn inflation, significantly driven by high energy costs and geopolitical factors. The bank expects inflation to stay above its target level through the year…

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ECB raises interest rates as Iran war fuels inflation fears

The European Central Bank increased interest rates again this year. This action aims to control inflation fueled by energy prices and conflict. The bank now forecasts inflation remaining above its target for some time. Economic growth projections were also adjusted upwards by the central bank. Markets anticipate further rate hikes…

Euronews

ECB hikes rates to 2.5% as energy shock pushes eurozone inflation higher

The European Central Bank has raised interest rates by a quarter point, lifting its deposit rate to 2.5%, as the energy shock driven by the Iran war pushes eurozone inflation higher and forces a second hike in three months.

The Economic Times

Global Market: European shares edge higher ahead of ECB rate decision

European shares edged higher after their sharpest one-day decline in two months, as investors awaited an expected ECB rate hike and Christine Lagarde’s comments on inflation. Rising oil prices above $100 a barrel remained a key concern for markets.

The Economic Times

Global Market: ECB seen raising rates as Iran war fuels inflation fears

The European Central Bank is widely expected to raise interest rates to 2.50% on Thursday as soaring energy prices amid the Iran war fuel fresh inflation concerns. With inflation above its 2% target and the euro zone economy proving resilient, markets are pricing in further ECB rate hikes.

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ECB head Christine Lagarde 'ready to serve' WEF, report says

The World Economic Forum is currently co-chaired by BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and André Hoffmann, the vice chairman of Roche.

Euronews

Overcome market fragmentation or miss the AI train, Lagarde warns the EU

An overly fragmented single market cannot support Europe’s top priority of competing globally in the AI race, European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde warns.

International Business Times

ECB Chief Warns U.S. Retreat Is Making It Harder to Compete, Says Europe's Post-War Economic Model Is 'Eroding'

Christine Lagarde said the region is being forced to rethink how it competes in a global economy.

Euronews

Financial sovereignty, digital euro and payment roaming: EU seeks alternatives to US cards

From the digital euro to private interoperability and Brazil's PIX, the race for sovereignty is on, but the real test is securing payment autonomy at home and abroad.

International Business Times

ECB Holds Rates Steady As Oil Risks Loom. Traders Are Betting On A September Hike

The ECB voted to leave its main interest rate at 2.25%, a decision that was widely expected after the central bank delivered a quarter-percentage-point increase in June, its first rate hike since 2023.

The Economic Times

Global Market: ECB signals future debate on raising bank reserve requirements to reduce central bank losses

The European Central Bank may increase minimum reserve requirements for commercial banks. This move could reduce interest payments made to lenders by the Eurosystem. Such a change might save the Eurosystem nearly €4 billion annually. It also aims to address losses at national central banks. A decision on this proposal…

The Independent UK

FTSE 100 falls as Middle East war intensifies

Brent oil topped 100 dollars a barrel on Thursday for the first time since May.

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