Time to nip inflation in the bud: Five questions for the ECB

The European Central Bank is expected to hike interest rates next week, becoming the first of the biggest central banks to do so since the Iran war unleashed an ​energy crisis that is stoking inflationary pressures in the euro zone.

Reuters • Jun 5, 2026

‘Weak, weak, weak': Chief UK Economist on labour market

Deutsche Bank's Chief U.K. Economist Sanjay Raja discusses challenges in the labour market, saying companies are investing in digitalisation, automation and AI instead of hiring people.

CNBC International TV • Jun 5, 2026

Eurozone Economy Shrank in First Quarter as Iran War Darkens Outlook Ahead

GDP in the currency area fell 0.2% in the first three months of 2026, driven by output declines in Ireland and France.

WSJ • Jun 5, 2026

BOE Survey Finds Businesses Expect to Raise Prices at Faster Rate

U.K. businesses polled in May expected to raise their prices at a faster rate, but wage increases were seen slowing, according to a Bank of England survey released Friday.

WSJ • Jun 5, 2026

Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Inflation Data Due, ECB Likely to Raise Rates

U.S. inflation data in the coming week will be closely watched as investors gauge how likely it is that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this year.

WSJ • Jun 5, 2026

Eurozone Retail Sales Fell in April

Eurozone retail sales fell more than expected in April as rising energy prices continued to erode consumer spending power.

WSJ • Jun 4, 2026

EU delays bank risk capital framework by three years, awaiting US, standards

The European Commission will delay the introduction of a new market risk capital framework for banks for ​three years to see how the U.S. and Britain ‌implement the same international standards, it said on Thursday.

Reuters • Jun 4, 2026

FTSE 100 drops amid China banking concerns and falling oil prices

The UK's benchmark FTSE 100 index fell to its lowest level in more than two weeks on Thursday, weighed down by sharp declines in Asia-focused lenders and miners after reports of tighter offshore banking restrictions in China. Lower crude oil prices also dragged energy stocks lower, adding to the market's weakness.

Invezz • Jun 4, 2026

European shares head for negative open as White House proposes fresh tariffs on EU

European stocks dipped on Wednesday, as investors weighed U.S. proposals for sweeping new tariffs on 60 countries.

CNBC • Jun 3, 2026

EU could lose 1.3 million jobs due to energy price surge linked to Iran war, Commission says

European automotive, construction, metals, chemicals and transport sectors could lose ​up to 1.3 million jobs ‌this year as a result of a surge in energy prices caused by the U.S.-Iran ​conflict, Labour Commissioner Roxana Minzatu ​said on Wednesday. "Due to the war ⁠in the Middle East, up ​to 1.3 million jobs are at risk ​and we are talking about jobs in energy-intensive industry, particularly," Minzatu told a news ​conference.

Reuters • Jun 3, 2026