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Italy

Italy's Inflation Stabilizes Amidst Cooling Price Pressures, Offering a Glimmer of Economic Stability

ROME – October 16, 2025 – Italy's battle against inflation appears to be entering a new phase of stability, as the latest data reveals a consistent annual consumer price index (CPI) in September 2025, following a notable dip in August. The Italian National Institute of Statistics (Istat) reported that the

Eurozone

Eurozone's Shrinking Trade Surplus Signals Economic Headwinds Amidst Global Uncertainty

The Eurozone's balance of trade has recently shown a concerning contraction in its surplus, signaling potential economic headwinds for the bloc. After a period of significant deficits in 2022, the region had managed to restore a surplus, but recent data reveals a sharp narrowing, with August 2025 recording

ECB

ECB's Steady Hand: Navigating European Monetary Policy Amidst Global Rate Cut Hopes

Frankfurt, Germany – September 2025 – In a move largely anticipated by markets, the European Central Bank (ECB) opted in September 2025 to keep its key interest rates unchanged, maintaining a "steady hand" on monetary policy. This decision marks a significant divergence from the Federal Reserve (Fed) across the Atlantic,

France

France's Political Turmoil Rocks European Markets as Confidence Vote Looms

Paris, France – August 26, 2025 – Fresh political uncertainty in France is sending tremors through European stock markets, with shares in French banks bearing the brunt of investor anxiety. The nation's financial stability hangs in the balance as Prime Minister François Bayrou prepares to face a highly contentious confidence