Dollar dips after Trump comments as markets eye tariffs, central banks
The dollar was modestly lower on Thursday in a choppy session, after comments from U.S. President Donald Trump called for lower interest rates while providing no clarity on tariffs, and investors awaited a round of policy announcements from global central banks.
European Shares Seen Lower; Central Bank Decisions And Trump's Tariff Plans In Focus
European stocks may open broadly lower on Thursday as investors await more clarity on U.S. President Donald Trump's policy plans.
Europe must be prepared for Trump tariffs, European Central Bank chief warns
Europe must "be prepared" for potential trade tariffs from newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump, the president of the European Central Bank told CNBC on Wednesday. After his inauguration, Trump told reporters that the EU has been "very,
Dollar flat as investors await Trump tariff, central bank guidance
The dollar hardly budged on Thursday as it held in a tight range after a sharp drop earlier in the week, with investors seeking clarity on expected tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump and the path of interest rates from global central banks.
Europe ready to respond ‘in a proportionate way' as Trump touts tariffs, top EU official says
Europe will respond to any tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump in a proportionate way, the European Union’s commissioner for the economy told CNBC Wednesday.
European Union Commissioner says Europe is ready to defend its economies from Trump tariffs
The European Union’s Commissioner for the Economy has confirmed retaliatory actions against Trump’s incoming tariffs on goods imported from the EU region. The top economy official said that the EU is ready to defend its economic interests and will respond proportionately.
Europe ready to defend its interests if Trump imposes tariffs, EU official says
Europe is ready to respond in a "proportionate way" if U.S. President Donald Trump imposes any tariffs, Valdis Dombrovskis, EU commissioner for economy and productivity, told CNBC in an interview on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos,
Traders Pile Into Bets on Supersized Rate Cut from European Central Bank
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Spain Seeks to Curb Foreign Buyers Amid Growing Housing Crisis
The country is at the forefront of a wider crunch spreading across Europe, and its prime minister has proposed a 100 percent ...
Central banks' green push hits a hurdle as Fed drops out
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European Fixed-Income Outlook 2025: Adversity, Uncertainty, Opportunity
Against the challenging background, we find the outlook for European bond markets surprisingly bright. Read more here.
Navigating 2025: five key trends shaping European auto finance
Regulatory updates, mobility finance growth, digital transformation, and the rise of EVs redefine the European auto finance sector.
Economists split on Singapore monetary policy amid Trump 2.0 uncertainties
Economists are split on whether Singapore's central bank will loosen monetary policy this week or leave its settings ...
Europe’s welfare states are at risk. Trump could make the problem worse
Europe’s generous welfare states are coming under increasing strain as weak economic growth collides with rising demands on government budgets, particularly from aging populations.
Tariffs Will Leave Everyone Worse Off, Bundesbank Chief Warns
Germany’s top central bank warned against trade levies, a day after US President Donald Trump reiterated a call for the ...
European Central Bank joins Bluesky, rival to Elon Musk's X
The European Central Bank began posting on the Bluesky micro-blogging platform on Monday, joining a rival to Elon Musk's X ...
Europe bank bosses yearn for M&A as U.S. dealmaking expected to take off
"There are too many banks in Europe for an efficient capital system," one CEO told CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos, ...