ECB's Rehn sees few signs yet of high inflation taking root

The European Central Bank may raise interest rates to preserve credibility in the face of a war-driven rise in fuel costs but there is little to suggest yet that high inflation is taking root ​in the euro area, ECB policymaker Olli Rehn said in an interview.

Reuters • 15 hours ago

European markets to open flat as oil prices fall below $100

European stocks are expected to open around the flatline on Thursday as investors assess the latest macroeconomic and geopolitical news.

CNBC • 15 hours ago

ECB June rate hike case is nearly sealed but July is fully open, sources say

The case for a European Central Bank rate hike in June is nearly sealed but the bank is likely to be noncommittal about any further move, looking to ​temper bets for a quick follow-up step in July, four sources told Reuters.

Reuters • May 20, 2026

European markets fall as investors assess inflation and geopolitical risks

European shares edged lower on Wednesday as investors remained cautious over inflation risks linked to the ongoing war, while markets closely monitored negotiations between the United States and Iran. The pan-European STOXX Europe 600 slipped 0.2% to 610.37 points as of 0701 GMT.

Invezz • May 20, 2026

Europe Remains Critical To Our Defense And To Securing The Free World

Contrary to what some Trump officials believe, Europe remains critical to our defense and, indeed, to securing the Free World. Therefore, the sudden, unexpected cancellation of a U.S. Army armor brigade's deployment in Poland raises a deeply disturbing question: Is Washington retreating from Europe?

Forbes • May 20, 2026

European markets to open in mixed territory, Germany kicks off Uniper privatization

European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Tuesday as traders assess the geopolitical landscape.

CNBC • May 19, 2026

European stocks rise after Trump signals progress on Iran talks

European shares moved slightly higher on Tuesday after investors reacted positively to signs of easing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. Markets also assessed corporate developments, including Standard Chartered's large-scale restructuring plans tied to artificial intelligence adoption.

Invezz • May 19, 2026

European markets to start the week lower after Trump threatens Iran

European stocks are expected to start the new trading week in negative territory as investors react to the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war.

CNBC • May 18, 2026

The EU will cut growth outlook, raise inflation forecast as Iran war drives 'stagflationary shock'

Europe faces a "stagflationary shock" from the war in Iran, the bloc's commissioner for the economy told CNBC. In the EU Commission's forthcoming spring report, growth forecasts are down and inflation forecasts are up, Valdis Dombrovskis said.

CNBC • May 18, 2026

European shares fall as oil prices surge amid US-Iran tensions

European shares moved lower on Monday as rising oil prices and continued bond sell-offs heightened inflation concerns, while the absence of any breakthrough between the United States and Iran kept investors cautious. The pan-European STOXX 600 index slipped 0.7% to 602.52 points as of 0703 GMT, extending losses after ending the previous week in negative territory.

Invezz • May 18, 2026