Europe's Economic Comeback: What It Will Take For A Broad Resurgence

Europe's macro outlook is shifting. After years of fiscal restraint and fragmented policy, the region is entering a new chapter - one centered on pro-growth fiscal policy, energy security, and capital-market reform.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 25, 2025

French Political Storm: What It Means For Bonds And The Euro

French bond yields have risen significantly against German bunds and are likely to stay elevated or potentially move higher. The European Central Bank still appears to be a reliable backstop against excessive bond turmoil.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 27, 2025

Consider OEUR for Diversification Amid Shifting Global Trade

As concerns related to tariffs weigh heavily on the U.S. market, investors are increasingly eyeing Europe. The ALPS O'Shares Europe Quality Dividend ETF (OEUR) is designed to provide exposure to European companies with good earnings and strong balance sheets that also provide investors with income.

ETF Trends • Apr 21, 2025

European Stock Markets Surge As U.S. Stock Market Sags

Plans to increase defense and infrastructure spending offer compelling economic benefits for Germany's lagging manufacturing sector. The US seems to be dramatically reducing spending through its Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) effort.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 12, 2025

After Brexit Came Regrexit - What's Next?

Absolute Return Partners is a London-based investment advisory business. Founded by Niels Jensen in 2002, it focuses on providing bespoke alternative investment solutions to institutional investors.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 4, 2025

Eurozone Sentiment Points To Further Inflation Easing In The Short Run

Inflation prints for Spain and France have come in very soft this morning, likely resulting in a first sub-2% eurozone inflation print for September. The Economic Sentiment Indicator dropped from 96.5 to 96.2 in September.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 27, 2024

Rates Spark: ECB Presser Bear-Flattened The Curve

The ECB cut rates by 25bp as widely anticipated, but a slightly hawkish tilt bear flattened the EUR curve, which in our view remains priced aggressively. In the US, as the markets head towards the Fed's first rate cut, the probability of a larger cut rose slightly on Thursday.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 13, 2024

Draghi's €800bn Call To Action: Instilling The Urgency That Europe Needs

Former ECB President Mario Draghi's 400 pages of economists' ‘greatest hits' and a few more controversial proposals provide Europe's most comprehensive plan yet to revive its economy, decarbonise and become more self-sufficient. Economic growth in Europe has been weak compared to the US and China for a long time, but the sense of urgency around economic reform outside of crises was lacking.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 10, 2024

Eurozone Inflation Drops To 2.2% In August

The drop in eurozone inflation from 2.6 to 2.2% was mainly because of energy inflation but does confirm the view that the inflation environment is slowly getting more benign. The ECB has arrived on a long home straight when it comes to bringing inflation back to target.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 30, 2024

Eurozone PMI Picks Up In August Amid Olympics Boost

The composite PMI increased from 50.2 to 51.2 from July to August, mainly due to a jump in French services activity. Meanwhile, eurozone manufacturing continues to be a big disappointment.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 22, 2024