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Alan Taylor appointed to BoE’s Monetary Policy Committee, succeeding Jonathan Haskel
Taylor replaces Jonathan Haskel, who dissented against this month’s interest rate cut.
UK economy grew robustly in Q2 — but that’s as good as it gets, for now
UK inflation rose in July but underlying picture improves
UK wage growth slows to new 2-year low
A killjoy’s guide to how the financial turmoil might screw up your life
Trump says presidents have the right to influence Fed policy
Why the stock market is plunging — and what it means politically
Global market rout may force central banks into early rate cuts
Analysts question whether the U.S. Fed has left it too late to begin cutting rates to save the economy from falling into a recession
The UK’s first rate cut in four years is awkward for Labour
The U.K.’s finance minister spent all week saying Britain’s economy is broken. Then the BoE cut interest rates.
Bank of England cuts key interest rate to 5 percent, saying inflation threat has eased
First decrease since 2020 eases pressure on businesses a month after Keir Starmer became prime minister.
Malta central bank chief steps down ahead of criminal trial
Domestic pressure gets the better of embattled finance minister-turned-governor.
Eurozone inflation surprisingly ticks up in July
‘Sticky‘ service prices set to test the ECB’s nerve in September.
BoE set for knife-edge decision on first rate cut
Relief is in sight — but it’s still not a done deal.
Eurozone economy grows faster than expected in Q2
But stagflation in Germany means trouble for the ECB as it prepares for its next meeting.
The 11 MEPs who actually matter
Here are the EU lawmakers to keep your eye on in the new term.
Trump bashes Harris over crypto, vows to boost bitcoin
Trump vows to establish a U.S. bitcoin stockpile, set up a crypto advisory council.
G20 countries agree on need to tax the super-rich — but later
Governments to start looking at question of tax on billionaires, according to statement seen by POLITICO.
Maltese central bank chief defies calls to resign amid sprawling corruption case
Edward Scicluna says he will remain in office despite ongoing criminal proceedings against him, citing a controversial carve-out for central bankers.
Trump courting crypto industry could spell trouble for Europe
Trump’s about-turn on crypto-assets — and his pick of crypto-evangelist running mate JD Vance — resurfaces a nightmare scenario for EU policymakers.
France needs to cut over €100B so it doesn’t end up like Italy
Economists say country still in “control of its own destiny” but government must act fast.
Europe’s manufacturing slump shows no signs of ending
Manufacturing in Europe’s industrial heartland weakened further in July, confirming the worst fears of EU leaders concerned by the direction that the bloc’s economy is taking. S&P …
Lagarde to skip G20 to feel the Olympic buzz in Paris
The ECB president will also miss a meeting of G7 officials.
‘Invisible’ Kamala Harris struggles to win over Europe
Top ECB official got caught on a hot mic saying Harris will never win.
Ukraine strikes deal to delay debt repayments
The deal gives Kyiv vital breathing space, and is set to be flanked by fresh tax increases and money generated by frozen Russian assets.
Eurozone debt keeps climbing
Amid political chaos, France’s debt has increased.
Von der Leyen is in! Let the fighting over the next European Commission begin.
EU leaders will fight back against “too powerful” von der Leyen as she assembles her team.
ECB leaves rates unchanged, keeps door open to September cut
Lagarde shrugs off sticky inflation but takes a gloomier view of the economy.
It’s Christmas in July (for Commissioners)! Von der Leyen hands out policy gifts ahead of key vote.
Ursula von der Leyen presents herself as a beacon of stability to secure another five years at the head of the EU’s executive.
UK inflation stays at 2 percent target in June
But services are still making life difficult for the Bank of England.
French government resigns, ushering in indefinite transition period
The Attal administration will now serve as a caretaker government until a new prime minister is appointed.
ECB to leave rates on hold in hope for quiet summer
Silence is golden for President Christine Lagarde as any guidance risks doing more harm than good.