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Eurozone consumer confidence falls to 18-month lows as tariffs bite

Eurozone consumer confidence hits 18-month low as US tariffs bite. IMF cuts global growth forecasts while Lagarde urges policy flexibility

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Spain to reach NATO's spending goal of 2% of GDP on defense this year

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Spain will meet NATO’s defense spending target this year as pressure grows on the eurozone’s fourth-largest economy and NATO laggard to boost its military expenditure

The Independent UK

Markets this week: Global manufacturing PMIs and Tesla earnings in focus

Investors will closely watch the trajectory of global business activity in the manufacturing and services sectors this week. Meanwhile, major US tech companies—including Tesla, Microsoft, and Alphabet—are set to report first-quarter earnings, driving the market movements.

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Why economists believe the ECB will keep on cutting interest rates

Economists predict that the ECB will continue its rate-cutting cycle as global trade tensions rise and eurozone growth slows. Markets expect up to 75 basis points of easing by September, pushing the deposit rate down to 1.5%.

Euronews

ECB's Lagarde: Trade tariffs are a negative shock for the eurozone

Lagarde said the ECB’s rate cut reflected confidence in disinflation and rising growth risks from tariffs, which are set to weigh on demand. The bank dropped its “restrictive” stance and stressed a data-driven, flexible approach.

Euronews

ECB cuts rates for third time this year as Europe braces for Trump tariffs

Quarter-point cut in main rate to 2.25% aims to tackle slowing eurozone growth and impact of US border taxes

The Guardian - UK

ECB Ready To Cut Rates Again As Trump Tariffs Shake Eurozone

European Central Bank policymakers look increasingly likely to cut interest rates again on Thursday, with US President Donald Trump's stop-start tariff announcements sowing concern in the eurozone.

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ECB set to cut interest rates as insurance against trade tariffs

ECB expected to cut rates by 25bp to 2.25%—its sixth straight reduction—as inflation cools and tariff risks rise. Economists see the move as insurance amid growth shocks and US-EU tensions weighing on sentiment and policy outlook.

Euronews

Trump the unifier? How Europe could benefit from Trump’s policies

Despite a strong likelihood of the eurozone being hit by a recession by mid-2025, a new report sheds light on how Trump’s policies could boost the bloc’s economic perspectives in the years to come.

Euronews

Trump Tariff Rollercoaster Complicates ECB Rate Call

US President Donald Trump's on-and-off tariffs have clouded the picture for European Central Bank policymakers meeting this week to decide whether to lower eurozone interest rates again.

International Business Times

Economists slash eurozone growth forecasts as US tariffs shake outlook

Economists are slashing eurozone growth forecasts after Trump’s 20% tariffs on EU exports. Weaker trade, confidence, and investment now dominate outlooks, boosting expectations for ECB rate cuts, with April seen as likely. Inflation risks take a back seat for now.

Euronews

Dollar Turns Lower on Weak US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.10%. The dollar today gave up an early advance and turned lower after today’s US job openings and ISM reports were weaker than expected. The dollar is also under pressure due to concerns that US tariffs would derail economic growth. The...

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Eurozone Inflation Eases In March As Tariff Threat Looms

Inflation in the eurozone slowed further in March, official data showed on Tuesday, indicating possible breathing room for policymakers despite the threat of turbulence from US trade tariffs.

International Business Times

Stock Index Futures Slip Ahead of U.S. Tariffs Announcement, JOLTs Report and PMI Data on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are down -0.24%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are down -0.25% this morning as investors prepare for U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements while also awaiting the latest reading on U.S. job openings and manufacturing sector surveys.

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Stock Index Futures Gain Ahead of U.S. Tariffs Announcement, JOLTs Report and PMI Data on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +0.12%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +0.24% this morning as investors await the latest reading on U.S. job openings and manufacturing sector surveys.

Euronews

Germany and Italy diverge on inflation: What implications for the eurozone?

Germany’s inflation eased to a four-month low in March, while Italy’s rose to its highest in over a year, highlighting diverging trends. The mixed data suggest uneven disinflation across the eurozone ahead of the bloc’s inflation release.

Euronews

Week ahead: Global sentiment sours as Trump’s auto and reciprocal tariffs loom

This week, Trump’s auto and reciprocal tariffs are set to rattle the global markets as sentiment soured amid recession fears. Key economic data, including inflation readings from the eurozone, employment change from the US, and Reserve Bank of Australia’s interest rate decisions, will be in focus.

Euronews

Tariffs and defence spending: S&P Global slashes eurozone and UK growth forecast

Uncertainty around US trade tariffs is costing the eurozone and the UK economy billions this year and the next, which cannot be entirely offset by increased defence spending in 2025.

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Eurozone business activity rises as Germany’s manufacturing rebounds

Eurozone business activity expanded for a third straight month in March, driven by a rebound in German manufacturing and easing inflation pressures, offering early signs of a more sustained recovery.

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Eurozone consumer confidence falls more than expected in March

Eurozone consumer confidence weakened as looming trade tariffs raised concerns over growth and inflation. Meanwhile, Germany approved a massive fiscal package, but economists urged caution over immediate excitement.

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Trade tariffs could push up eurozone inflation by 0.5%, ECB’s Lagarde warns

A trade war could push up eurozone inflation by half a percentage point alone with detrimental effects on growth, ECB’s Lagarde warns. The ECB president said rising trade tensions and a weaker euro could complicate monetary policy.

Euronews

Germany’s economic sentiment hits 2-year high, EU exports to US soar

Germany’s economic sentiment hit a 2-year high, but the eurozone’s trade surplus fell sharply. EU exports to the US surged as firms frontloaded shipments ahead of potential Trump tariffs, while the trade deficit with China widened sharply.

Euronews

OECD trims eurozone growth outlook as global trade tensions bite

The OECD has lowered its eurozone GDP growth forecast to 1.0% for 2025, down from 1.3% in December, citing weak investment and rising geopolitical risks. Global growth is also revised down to 3.1% as trade disruptions weigh on sentiment.

International Business Times

Debate Over Rates Pause Mounts As ECB Set To Cut Again

Massive German spending pledges and uncertainty caused by US trade policy are fuelling expectations the European Central Bank could on Thursday signal that a pause in interest rate cuts is in sight, analysts said.

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Dollar Tumbles on Euro Strength and Weak US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.87%. Monday’s strength in EUR/USD undercut the dollar as stronger-than-expected Eurozone economic news boosted European government bond yields. The dollar extended its losses on weaker-than-expected US ISM and construction spending reports. The dollar recovered from its worst levels after a slide...

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