Producer prices in Germany drop by 2.9% Y/Y in March

Producer prices in Germany drop by 2.9% Y/Y in March 2024. Nine consecutive month of producer deflation driven by a fall in energy costs. Germany's producer price inflation increased to 0.20% in March from -0.40% in February 2024.

European markets in green despite Wall Street declines

European markets in green despite Wall Street declines. Passenger car registrations in the European Union dropped 5.2% Y/Y to 1M units in March 2024. The pan-European Stoxx 600 moved 0.29% higher. In the bond market, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield was down 2 basis points.

Euro Area inflation eases to 2.4% as expected

Euro Area inflation eases to 2.40% in March from 2.60% in February 2024, meets market expectation of 2.4% as expected. Inflation rate in the Euro Area decreased to two.40 per cent in March, from two.60 per cent last year.

European markets positive despite Fed's hawkish stance

European markets positive despite Fed's hawkish stance and higher-than-expected UK inflation. The pan-European Stoxx 600 moved 0.34% higher. U.S. 10-year Treasury yield up less than 1 basis point to 4.64%. Euro Area inflation numbers expected shortly.

Germany's economic sentiment rises to 42.9 in April

Germany's economic sentiment rises to 42.9 in April 2024, the highest since February 2022. The ZEW indicator of economic sentiment for Germany is highest since April 2022. Germany's ZEW economic sentiment is a measure of the country's economic outlook for the coming year.

Euro Area records trade surplus of €23.6B, economic sentiment rises in April

Euro Area records trade surplus of €23.6B, economic sentiment rises in April. ZEW economic sentiment index in the Euro Area increased to 43.90 points in April from 33.50 points in March 2024. Euro Area recorded a trade surplus in February 2024.

European markets slump on rising Middle-East tensions

European markets slump on rising Middle-East tensions. The pan-European Stoxx 600 moved 1.41% lower. Germany's wholesale prices fell by 3% year-on-year in March 2024. U.K. Unemployment rose to 4.2%, up from 3.9%.

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Euro Area industrial production rises 0.80% in February

Euro Area industrial production rises 0.80% in February 2024 over the previous month. Y/Y industrial production decreased 6.40% inFebruary 2024. Industrial production in the Euro Area increased 0. 80% in the month of February 2024 and 0.70% in January 2024.

European markets mixed amid tensions in Middle East

European markets mixed amid tensions in Middle East. The pan-European Stoxx 600 moved 0.25% higher. Auto stocks led gains, while oil and gas fell. Poland's annual inflation rate edged down to 2% in March 2024. In the bond market, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield up 7 basis points.

European markets in green territory as traders digest monetary outlook

European markets in green territory as traders digest monetary outlook. The pan-European Stoxx 600 (STOXX) moved 1.17% higher. All sectors and major bourses in positive territory. ECB kept interest rates at record-high levels for the fifth time in a row.

Germany's inflation rate drops to 2.2% in March

Germany's inflation rate drops to 2.2% in March from 2.50% in February of 2024. Consumer Price Index increased 0.40% in the month of March of 2024 over the previous month. Inflation rate in Germany was 2.20% in march.

ECB stays put on interest rates, signals rate cut coming ahead

ECB stays put on interest rates, signals rate cut coming ahead. The European Central Bank kept interest rates at record-high levels for the fifth time in a row. The deposit facility rate held at 4%, while the main refinancing operations rate remained at a 22-year high of 4.5%.

European markets mixed as investors await ECB decision

European markets mixed as investors await ECB decision. The pan-European Stoxx 600 (STOXX) moved 0.23% lower. Bulgaria's trade deficit widened to BGN 1,061.9 million in February 2024. U.S. 10-year Treasury yield up less than one basis point to 4.57%.

European markets move higher ahead of U.S. inflation numbers

European markets move higher ahead of U.S. Inflation numbers. The pan-European Stoxx 600 moved 0.61% higher, with tech stocks leading gains. Investors will closely watch U.s. CPI numbers that will be out at 8:30 a.m. ET. In the bond market, the US 10-year Treasury yield is unchanged.

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European markets mostly negative after Monday's surge

European markets mostly negative after Monday's surge. The pan-European Stoxx 600 moved 0.18% lower. Most sectors in red territory following gains on Monday. Investors are keenly waiting for US inflation numbers. France reported a current account surplus of €0.9B in February 2024.

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European markets move higher ahead of ECB meeting this week

European markets move higher ahead of ECB meeting this week. The pan-European Stoxx 600 (STOXX) moved 0.24% higher. Investors adopting a cautious stance ahead of European Central Bank's policy meeting scheduled for Thursday. U.S. 10-year Treasury yield up 6 basis points at 4.44%.

Germany records trade surplus of €21.40B in February

Germany records trade surplus of €21.40B in February of 2024. Exports from Germany dropped 2% month-on-month to €132.9b in February 2024. Imports in Germany increased to €111.50B in January of 2024 from €108.10B.