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EU on the Environment: Must Become More Flexible
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EU on the Environment: Must Become More Flexible

The EU sets the direction towards better competitiveness and less bureaucracy - but still promises a continued investment in the climate. However, we must be flexible, says Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
ECB Chief: We Must Prepare for Tariffs
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ECB Chief: We Must Prepare for Tariffs

Bankers to build European transfer system
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Bankers to build European transfer system

German economy continues to shrink
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German economy continues to shrink

The EU's economic engine, the German economy, contracted for the second year in a row in 2024, according to the country's statistics agency Destatis. And no major recovery for the export-dependent economy is expected to come in 2025
The Warning: The ECB is far too slow
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The Warning: The ECB is far too slow

The dollar starts the year strong – strongest in a long time
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The dollar starts the year strong – strongest in a long time

The dollar is starting the new year on an upward trend. Against the euro, the American currency is rising 0,4 percent to 1,03 dollars per euro, which means the strongest dollar rate in over two years
Heavy economists want a double cut
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Heavy economists want a double cut

Several heavyweight economists want to see another double cut from the Central Bank on Thursday. But most analysts believe in a "normal" cut, of 0
ECB: Further Rate Cuts Await
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ECB: Further Rate Cuts Await

Lowered German GDP Forecast – Warning of US Tariffs
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Lowered German GDP Forecast – Warning of US Tariffs

Germany barely seems to be recovering at all next year after the GDP decline in 2024, according to a revised forecast from the German central bank Bundesbank. Bundesbank is lowering its growth forecast for 2025 to 0
ECB cuts interest rate – euro falls
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ECB cuts interest rate – euro falls

The European Central Bank (ECB) is lowering its interest rates and is also revising its forecasts for growth and inflation downwards. In the interest rate decision, a key phrase about monetary policy being "restrictive" is removed, which causes the euro to fall slightly
Double rate cut in Switzerland – the franc falls
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Double rate cut in Switzerland – the franc falls

The Central Bank of Switzerland surprises the market with a double rate cut of 50 basis points (0. 50 percentage points) to 0
The stock market continued to fall – H&M plummeted
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The stock market continued to fall – H&M plummeted

The Stockholm Stock Exchange continued to decline after last week's gains, with the clothing chain H&M as a drag. The European Central Bank's (ECB) lowering of the interest rate did not help – the broad OMXS index fell 0
ECB Hiker: Can Cut Even if Fed Doesn't Cut
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ECB Hiker: Can Cut Even if Fed Doesn't Cut

The European Central Bank can continue to lower the interest rate regardless of what the US central bank Federal Reserve does, according to François Villeroy de Galhau, France's central bank governor and member of the ECB's board of directors.
The Stockholm Stock Exchange closed the week on a bright note
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The Stockholm Stock Exchange closed the week on a bright note

The Stockholm Stock Exchange ended the week with an upward trend. At closing, the broad OMXS index had risen by 1 percent
Trade and Ukraine – how the US election affects Europe
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Trade and Ukraine – how the US election affects Europe

Europe both cheers and sighs over Donald Trump's election victory in the USA. The EU machinery is preparing itself for the consequences, with a focus on trade and the war in Ukraine
Euro rises – unexpectedly high inflation
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Euro rises – unexpectedly high inflation

The euro received a boost against the krona following an unexpectedly high preliminary inflation figure for October for the euro countries. The euro now costs around 11
New interest rate cut from ECB
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New interest rate cut from ECB

Nordea's CEO sees positive signals
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Nordea's CEO sees positive signals

The major bank Nordea's share price surges significantly on the stock exchange following unexpectedly strong figures in the report for the third quarter. CEO Frank Vang-Jensen sees plenty of positive signals in Sweden – and the Nordic region
Nordea pulls the Stockholm stock exchange upwards
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Nordea pulls the Stockholm stock exchange upwards

The Stockholm stock exchange rose slightly on Thursday. The broad OMXS index closed at 0
Decreased profit for Nordea – but better than expected
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Decreased profit for Nordea – but better than expected

Net interest income and profit are being pushed down for Helsinki-based major bank Nordea, but not as much as feared. Business volumes are stable and customer activity is good, according to CEO Frank Vang-Jensen
Highest confidence in German economy since June
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Highest confidence in German economy since June

The European Central Bank is expected to lower its key interest rate
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The European Central Bank is expected to lower its key interest rate

The Italian major bank Unicredit Wants to Take Over German Commerzbank
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The Italian major bank Unicredit Wants to Take Over German Commerzbank

Central Bank Paves the Way for Double Cut from Riksbanken
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Central Bank Paves the Way for Double Cut from Riksbanken

The Fed's double cut in the interest rate may affect the Swedish Central Bank's message next week. At least on the margin, believes SEB's chief economist Jens Magnusson
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