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%.
Category: 3. Europe
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Why economists believe the ECB will keep on cutting interest rates
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Ukraine and US ink memorandum on rare earths – POLITICO
Kyiv and Washington have been hashing out the terms of such an agreement for several months and were on the cusp of signing a deal in February — before a remarkably hostile White House meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spectacularly derailed the talks.
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Trump suggests he could remove US Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
President Donald Trump attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday for not cutting interest rates. “I’m not happy with him,” Trump said while taking questions from reporters during a visit with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
The US President said that he could…
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Hungary confirms fifth foot-and-mouth outbreak as virus persists
Hungary on Thursday confirmed a fifth outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) at a cattle farm in Rábapordány, near the borders with Slovakia and Austria, escalating concerns over the spread of the highly contagious livestock virus first detected in the country last month.
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Rubio suggests US will drop Ukraine-Russia peace efforts if no progress made in days
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the US may be ready to “move on” from efforts for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal if there is no progress in the coming days.
Speaking in Paris after a marathon day of landmark talks among US, Ukrainian and European officials, Rubio said the…
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How ‘dangerous’ chemicals’ detected in products in the EU could be impacting your health
A banned fragrance, lead, and restricted “forever chemicals” were found in products in the EU last year, a new report has found.
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People who microdose psychedelics say it boosts their mental health. Scientists aren’t so sure
Microdosing is gaining popularity with a new breed of health seekers.
These self-experimenters take a very small amount of psilocybin mushrooms or LSD to try to reduce anxiety, stress, and depression. Some claim the practice gives them access to joy, creativity, and connection they…
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United in diversity, divided by holidays: How Easter breaks across the EU
If you’re planning your spring getaway – or just nursing holiday envy – remember: when it comes to Easter in Europe, no two calendars are quite the same.
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How to protect your financial assets against Trump's tariffs
Deutsche Bank’s Chief Investment Officer and chief strategist from private bank Merck Finck gives advice on how to protect assets against market volatility sparked by Trump’s tariffs.
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