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Inflation in the eurozone is rising

Eurozone inflation rose to 2.2 percent in November, according to a report from the statistics agency Eurostat. This compares with 2.1 percent in October.

Eurozone inflation nears target

Inflation in the euro area is moving closer to the European Central Bank's two percent target, figures from Eurostat show.

Trump Proposes New Sanctions if NATO Halts Russian Oil Imports

Donald Trump promises to introduce "significant sanctions" against Russia – if all NATO countries stop importing oil from the country and introduce the same sanctions. "I am ready to 'go' when you are", writes the President of the United States on social media.

Euro Zone Inflation Rises to 2.1 Percent in August

Sweden's Unemployment Rate Third Highest in EU

Unemployment in the eurozone fell to 6.2 percent in July, down from 6.3 percent in June, according to the statistics office Eurostat. But in Sweden it is moving sideways, at a clearly higher level.

Germany Achieves Gas Storage Goal Two Months Early

Germany has filled up its stocks of fossil gas to 70 percent two months earlier than planned. This is good news for everyone who is worried about higher electricity prices in the winter.

EU May Need New Tariffs on China to Counter Export Surge

The looming trade war between the USA and China risks creating large export flows from China to the EU. The answer may be new EU customs duties against China, according to Molly Guggenheimer, stock strategist at Danske Bank. Otherwise, the price pressure may hit companies in Europe, she says.

Euro Area Inflation Rises to 2.0 Percent in June