While global attention is focused with a degree of apprehension on the fratricidal dispute within NATO triggered by the Greenland issue, and markets attempt to assess the potential implications of reciprocal tariff threats between countries on opposite sides of the Atlantic alliance, a number of other significant events and meetings are scheduled for this week. […]
From President Lagarde’s press conference, it was clear that the ECB is currently very comfortable with its prevailing monetary policy stance following the latest adjustment to the Main Refinancing Operations rate (2.15%) implemented last June. Only a clear and material deterioration in the medium-term growth outlook would be likely to alter the Governing Council’s perception […]
The Euro Area exports goods to Japan worth approximately EUR 70 billion per year, primarily pharmaceuticals and medical equipment (around EUR 18 billion), as well as machinery and vehicles. At the same time, it imports goods from Japan with a total value of roughly EUR 100 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of about EUR […]
Key points to watch out for: European Central Bank to Cut Rates for a Second Time The European Central Bank’s carefully choreographed cycle of rate cuts got off to an awkward start in June following late-breaking data. Seeking credibility, policymakers had no choice but to proceed with the 25 basis point rate cut, even though […]
This week will feature five key economic events that investors and analysts will be watching closely. From inflation reports to monetary policy decisions, these events could significantly impact financial markets. U.S. Inflation The main event will be the August consumer price index (CPI) report, which will be released on Wednesday. Economists estimate a year-over-year increase of 2.6%. The Federal Reserve’s inflation target is around 2%, so […]
