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European Central Bank
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Christine Lagarde to leave ECB on February 7, 2027 as interest rates stay at 2.50%
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down months before her term expires, opening a leadership contest as policymakers hold interest rates steady amid renewed inflation and weak growth concerns.
Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) processes €451bn, drops 13%. Why abandon its margin goal?
Adyen delivered 23% net revenue growth and processed €451.1 billion in payments, yet its shares plunged after management reduced profitability guidance and abandoned its medium-term EBITDA margin target. The decision raises a critical question about whether expanding into billing, loyalty and AI-enabled commerce will justify sacrificing near-term margins.
France debt crisis deepens as ECB tells Paris to fix its budget problems at home
France’s debt is nearing 120% of GDP as borrowing costs surge. Find out why the ECB says Paris must solve its worsening budget crisis at home.
France, Germany and Italy inflation jumps as Europe’s energy shock pressures ECB
Inflation has accelerated sharply across France, Germany, Italy and Spain as energy prices rise, increasing pressure on the ECB ahead of euro-area data.
ECB raises rates to 2.5% as $100 oil pushes eurozone inflation outlook higher
The European Central Bank has raised its deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%, its second increase of 2026, while upgrading growth forecasts but warning that the Middle East energy shock could keep inflation above target for longer.
NatWest Markets N.V. H1 2026: Balance sheet expands 43% as profit slips to €48m
NatWest Markets N.V. lifted total assets 43% to €40.6bn in H1 2026, yet profit slid to €48m as CET1 dropped to 17.7% and Argentina damages hit USD 1.1bn.
UniCredit reaches 42.5% Commerzbank exposure as CBK trades near a 52-week high
UniCredit has secured tender acceptances covering 12.51% of Commerzbank’s capital, lifting its overall economic exposure to 42.5%, but regulatory uncertainty, German government opposition and a disputed offer price still leave control unresolved.
UniCredit could control 42% of Commerzbank. Can Germany still stop Europe’s biggest bank deal?
UniCredit nears a 42% Commerzbank position as Germany resists. Discover what the takeover means for both banks and European consolidation. Read more.
Can UniCredit’s 34% Commerzbank stake force Germany into a banking consolidation decision?
UniCredit has reached 34% of Commerzbank. See why the June 16 deadline could reshape Europe’s banking consolidation fight.
Gold overtakes US Treasurys as a top reserve asset in a historic shift away from the dollar
Gold has overtaken US Treasurys in global central bank reserves, the ECB says, reaching 27% of holdings as sanctions risk drives a slow, structural shift from the dollar.