Eurozone Consumer Confidence Picks Up Slightly

The European Commission's flash consumer-confidence indicator rose to minus 17.7 in June, continuing its tentative recovery from a three-year low in April.

WSJ • 16 hours ago

Europe's mid-sized inflation shock requires measured response, ECB's Lane says

The euro zone economy is in the midst of a mid-sized inflation shock, with inflation holding above 3% for the ​rest of the year, a situation that requires a "measured" policy response, European Central ‌Bank Chief Economist Philip Lane said on Friday.

Reuters • Jun 19, 2026

Too Concentrated in U.S. Stocks? Here's a New Way to Diversify

Joe Grogan breaks down how Europe's renewed defense spending cycle may create a fresh opportunity for investors looking beyond U.S. markets.

The Street • Jun 18, 2026

Barclays shifts to 'peace target' of 670 for STOXX 600, drops Europe underweight

Barclays raised its year-end target for the STOXX 600 index to 670 from 620 on Wednesday and ​dropped its bearish view on regional stocks, citing lower oil prices ‌and the possibility of a U.S.-Iran deal improving the economic outlook.

Reuters • Jun 17, 2026

Italy business lobby calls for emergency action to boost renewables roll out

Italy's business lobby Confindustria has called for emergency action from the government to speed up the roll-out of renewable energy in the country, which ​is grappling with much higher power costs than in most of ‌Europe.

Reuters • Jun 16, 2026

Eurozone Government Bond Yields Fall After U.S.-Iran Deal

Yields on eurozone government bonds declined as investors lowered their expectations for the ECB raising rates after the U.S. and Iran reached an agreement to end conflict.

WSJ • Jun 15, 2026

Exclusive: Italy working on new inflation-linker for institutional investors, debt chief says

Italy is working on a new bond aimed exclusively at institutional investors to tap growing demand for ‌inflation-linked products among banks, funds and insurers, the Treasury's debt chief said.

Reuters • Jun 12, 2026

Worried About a Tech-Stock Bubble? Here's Where You Can Take Cover

Left behind in the AI trade, European markets deserve a fresh look.

WSJ • Jun 12, 2026

Italy's Meloni urges NATO rethink on defence spending as Rome lifts outlays

Italy will ​ramp up its official defence budget this year, but NATO allies should rethink military priorities ‌as warfare is transformed by drones, satellites and data, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday.

Reuters • Jun 11, 2026

ECB hikes interest rates for first time since 2023 as Iran war ramps-up energy costs

ECB hikes interest rates for first time since 2023 as Iran war ramps-up energy costs

CNBC • Jun 11, 2026