monetary-policy
Loss of Fed Independence Could Push up Inflation All Around the World, Bundesbank Warns
Seasonal Pattern in UK GDP Data Raises Suspicions Among Economists
Norway's Central Bank Governor Pledges to Bring Inflation Down
ECB to Extend Its Longest Interest Rate Pause Since Below Zero Days
ECB to Broaden Access to Euro Backstop, Board Member Says
Date: February 12, 2026
FRANKFURT, Feb 12 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank is preparing to broaden access to its euro backstop facility, hoping to reduce the risk of any disruption in euro funding markets outside the...
Russia's Economy Will Keep Slowing in First Half of 2026, Interfax Quotes Minister as Saying
Date: February 12, 2026
MOSCOW, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Russia’s economy will continue to slow in the first half of the year, with a recovery possible only by late 2026 and more likely in 2027, Economy Minister Maxim Reshetnikov...
French First Quarter GDP Growth Seen at 0.2%-0.3%, Central Bank Chief Says
Date: February 12, 2026
PARIS, Feb 12 (Reuters) - The French economy is likely to grow between 0.2% and 0.3% in the first quarter, Bank of France governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Thursday, which is in-line with...
Morning Bid: Jobs in Rearview, Earnings Next
Date: February 12, 2026
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee A slate of European earnings takes centre stage for investors on Thursday after a surprisingly strong U.S. jobs report firmed...
Sterling Strengthens on Easing Concerns Over PM Starmer's Position
Date: February 11, 2026
LONDON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Sterling strengthened against the dollar and the euro on Wednesday on investor relief that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's position looked more secure than it did...
Dollar Strengthens Versus Euro and Swiss Franc After Blowout Jobs Data
Date: February 11, 2026
By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Feb 11 (Reuters) - The yen held on to solid gains on Wednesday, bolstered by a rally in Japan's stock market and bets that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's landslide election...