Eurozone
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financeECB Holds Rates as Energy Prices Surge Amid Iran Conflict
ECB keeps rates steady amid rising energy costs and inflation concerns linked to Middle East conflict.
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financeGerman Investor Confidence Plummets Amid Middle East Conflict
Germany’s ZEW index crashes to -0.5 as Middle East tensions spike energy prices and threaten economic recovery.
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worldIran War Update: Trump Claims 'Complete' Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
US President Trump declares the Iran war concluded, while allies prepare a mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, signaling potential escalation.
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financeEurozone Unemployment Hits Record Low Amid Economic Resilience
Eurozone unemployment unexpectedly drops to a record 6.1% in January, signaling a strengthening labor market. Contrasting trends emerge in the UK and insights into AI's impact on employment.
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financeEU Seeks Payment Autonomy Amid US Dominance
Europe races to regain financial independence from US payment giants like Visa and Mastercard, facing market fragmentation and potential exclusion.
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financeECB Leadership Shake-up: Lagarde's Exit Looms, Succession Race Heats Up
Speculation mounts over European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde's potential early departure, igniting a high-stakes race for the top job among European nations.