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ECB and BoE Face Rate-Cut Delays as CPI Surprises Amid Oil Risks
Economy

ECB and BoE Face Rate-Cut Delays as CPI Surprises Amid Oil Risks

Eurozone inflation rose to 1.9% in February, exceeding forecasts and threatening ECB rate cuts. Energy risks and services inflation could delay easing across both banks, supporting USD strength.

Eurozone CPI Shock: 1.9% February Beat Signals Inflation Risks Remain
Economy

Eurozone CPI Shock: 1.9% February Beat Signals Inflation Risks Remain

Eurozone February CPI rose to 1.9% YoY, beating 1.7% expectations. Core inflation at 2.4% signals sticky price pressures despite ECB caution on rate moves.

ECB's Middle East Inflation Warning: What It Means for Your 2026 Portfolio
Economy

ECB's Middle East Inflation Warning: What It Means for Your 2026 Portfolio

ECB Chief Economist Philip Lane warns that prolonged US-Iran conflict could spike eurozone inflation while slowing growth, but policymakers signal rates will hold steady unless conflict dramatically escalates.

Eurozone Inflation Surprises Higher in February as War Clouds Gather
Economy

Eurozone Inflation Surprises Higher in February as War Clouds Gather

Eurozone inflation rose to 1.9% in February, beating expectations, while geopolitical tensions threaten energy-driven price spikes and complicate the ECB's policy path ahead.

Eurozone Inflation Rises Unexpectedly in February—What's Next for the ECB?
Economy

Eurozone Inflation Rises Unexpectedly in February—What's Next for the ECB?

Eurozone inflation surged to 1.9% in February, exceeding forecasts and intensifying debate over ECB rate cuts. Services pressure and core inflation gains reshape the economic outlook for 2026.

Manufacturing Expansion Continues Amid Cooling Growth and Persistent Inflation
Economy

Manufacturing Expansion Continues Amid Cooling Growth and Persistent Inflation

February's ISM Manufacturing PMI at 52.4 confirms the sector's return to expansion, but moderating growth and surging price pressures reveal a complex economic backdrop for traders.

Japan's Unemployment Rising: What It Means for Traders and the Yen
Economy

Japan's Unemployment Rising: What It Means for Traders and the Yen

Japan's jobless rate climbed to 2.7% in January, signaling labor market softening amid structural shortages—here's what traders should watch.

UK Manufacturing Surges to 17-Month High as Export Orders Boom
Economy

UK Manufacturing Surges to 17-Month High as Export Orders Boom

UK manufacturing PMI rose to 51.7 in February 2026, marking the strongest expansion since August 2024. Rising export demand and new orders support Sterling while inflation pressures persist.

Manufacturing Shows Resilience While Inflation Pressures Resurge in February
Economy

Manufacturing Shows Resilience While Inflation Pressures Resurge in February

US manufacturing PMI edges down to 52.4%, beating expectations and signaling continued expansion, though rising cost pressures and softer demand growth complicate the outlook.