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Recession fears drag on euro and crude, Asian markets mixed

Hong Kong (AFP) - Crude extended the week's losses Thursday, while the euro struggled to recover from 20-year lows and equities were mixed as recession fears continued to cast a pall across trading floors.

AFP

European equities recover as optimism creeps back in

London (AFP) - Europe's stocks recovered somewhat Monday as investors tentatively regained some optimism following the heavy losses in the financial markets last week on fears that rising interest rates could spark recession.

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Stocks choppy, dollar frothy

London (AFP) - Stock markets wobbled on Friday while the dollar shot higher against the euro and pound as investors fretted about interest rate hikes and a possible recession.

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Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell: ‘No guarantee’ Fed can tame inflation, spare jobs

Though economists worry that higher interest rates could push the nation into a recession, the Fed chair pointed to a strong labor market and said most households and businesses have healthy savings.

Chicago Sun-Times

Soaring inflation to hit Britain harder than any other major economy

To address inflation, the Bank of England warns it may need the option of half-point interest rate rises

Wales Online

Europe's central bank ready to 'stamp out' surging inflation

The head of the European Central Bank says it will move gradually to combat soaring consumer prices with interest rate hikes in July and September but will keep its options open to “stamp out” inflation if it surges faster than expected

The Independent UK

One thirds of Irish households 'just making ends meet' amid cost of living crisis

Many households are living paycheck-to-paycheck

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EUR/GBP Testing The 0.86 Ceiling

Two months ago, EUR/GBP looked destined for the junk heap. The outbreak of war in Ukraine and a then relatively dovish European Central Bank in comparison to the Bank of England had pushed the pair temporarily beyond the 0.8310 precipice more than once. A downtrend at that time seemed all…

Benzinga

Ukrainian refugee influx could ease euro zone labour shortage: ECB

The influx of Ukrainian refugees into the European Union could gradually ease labour shortages in the euro zone as some of those fleeing the war are likely to settle permanently, the European Central Bank said on Monday.

Reuters

Banco Santander Appoints Héctor Grisi As CEO

Spanish multinational financial services provider Banco Santander, S.A. (NYSE:SAN) has appointed Héctor Grisi as its Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2023. He will succeed Jose Antonio Alvarez who will remain on the board and serve as non-executive vice chair. Grisi joined Santander in 2015 as CEO of Santander Mexico and was appointed…

Benzinga

Why are central banks pushing to raise interest rates?

Banks are raising rates to bring down inflation but there is a risk to economic growth

The Guardian - UK

Equities rebound as central banks in focus

London (AFP) - Europe's equities pushed higher Wednesday as the European Central Bank pledged to ease the stress in volatile eurozone bond markets, while US stocks advanced ahead of a major US rate hike.

AFP

European equities rebound as ECB vows to avoid bond stress

London (AFP) - Europe's equities pushed higher Wednesday as the European Central Bank pledged to ease the stress in volatile eurozone bond markets, while investors also braced for a major US rate hike.

AFP

ECB moves to ease bond stress after surprise meeting

Frankfurt (AFP) - The European Central Bank said Wednesday it would "apply flexibility" to quell rising borrowing costs for more indebted eurozone members after an emergency meeting aimed at soothing market jitters.

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European equities rebound as ECB holds emergency meet

London (AFP) - Europe's equities rebounded Wednesday as the European Central Bank began an emergency meet to discuss volatile eurozone bond markets and soaring inflation, while investors also braced for a major US rate hike.

The Independent UK

European Central Bank holds emergency meeting today as bond markets plunge

The European Central Bank (ECB) is to hold an unscheduled meeting on Wednesday amid growing fears that turmoil in bond markets is causing big increases in the cost of government borrowing.

AFP

ECB calls surprise meeting as borrowing costs rise

Frankfurt (AFP) - European Central Bank policymakers called an emergency meeting on Wednesday, as more indebted eurozone states have come under pressure from rising borrowing costs.

The Independent UK

European Central Bank to gather after borrowing costs rise

The European Central Bank’s rate-setting council will hold an unscheduled meeting “to discuss market conditions” as borrowing costs for several countries have risen after the bank said it would raise interest rates

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Bangkok Post

Charting the global economy: Central banks step up tightening

More central banks around the world are unleashing a greater amount of policy firepower as they seek to combat unrelenting inflationary pressures.

Bangkok Post

Fears of rate hikes continue to pressure equities

Recap: World stocks fell on Friday as news of imminent rate hikes from the European Central Bank and concerns over upcoming US inflation data spurred fears over global economic growth.

Radio France Internationale

Eurozone interest rates to rise for first time in a decade

The European Central Bank (ECB) will raise interest rates next month for the first time in 11 years in a bid to control soaring inflation, ending a stimulus scheme to support the economy during the Covid-19 pandemic.

AFP

Markets extend global sell-off on inflation, rate fears

Hong Kong (AFP) - Markets extended a global sell-off Friday after the European Central Bank laid the groundwork to join others in a programme of interest rate hikes, while attention turns to the release of key US inflation data.

AFP

Asian markets track global sell-off on inflation, rate fears

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asia extended losses across world markets on Friday after the European Central Bank laid the groundwork to join others in a programme of interest rate hikes, while attention turns to the release of key US inflation data.

France 24

ECB sets stage for July interest rate hike to tackle inflation

The European Central Bank is setting the stage to raise interest rates in July, for the first time since 2011. Policymakers have been under growing pressure to tackle soaring inflation, which hit a record 8.1 percent in the eurozone in May. Frédérik Ducrozet, Head of Macroeconomic Research at Pictet Wealth…

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ECB gears up for 'series' of rate hikes to fight inflation

Amsterdam (AFP) - The European Central Bank on Thursday ended its bond-buying stimulus and unveiled plans for a series of interest rate hikes from July, the first in more than a decade, to combat soaring inflation.

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