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Eurozone Economic Data Crashes Further

PMIs Plunge To Record LowsThe true damage to the health of the eurozone economy, caused by COVID-19, has become clearer still this week in light of the latest data. The composite PMI (Purchasing...

ECB Warns of 12% Economic Fall This Year

Dire Economic Hit ForecastThe April ECB meeting, held yesterday, saw the bank adding to the dovish tone of recent G10 central bank messages. The ECB warned that the euro-zone economy could shrink by...

Does The COVID-19 Crisis Threaten The Euro-Zone?

Echoes of Former CrisesThe Current crisis stemming from the ongoing spread of COVID-19 has once again shone a light on the tensions within the Euro-zone and the fault lines which run through the...

New ECB Chief To Speak on Thursday

Lagarde Assembles ECB Members For Informal TalksMuch attention is being placed on Christina Lagarde, the new head of the ECB, who is due to speak on Thursday. As yet, Lagarde has not given any insight...

The IndeX Files 24-09-2019

Risk Markets Looking for Fresh DriversGlobal benchmark indexes remain muted following the September FOMC meeting. Policymakers, led by Fed chair Powell, announced a 25-basis point reduction in the...

EUR Bid Despite Fresh Wave of ECB Easing

ECB opts For Range of OptionsIt was a wild day for the Euro yesterday as traders reacted to the keenly anticipated September ECB meeting. In line with broad market expectations, the central bank...

July ECB Minutes Boost September Easing Calls

ECB Minutes Highlight Dovish RisksThe release of the ECB July meeting minutes has increased expectations that the central bank will announce fresh easing measures when it meets next in September. The...

EURGBP Hits Highest Levels in 10 Years on Brexit Fears

GBP Down Despite Data BeatsIt’s been an interesting week for the GBP as we’ve had a raft of data out, the majority of which surprised to the upside! However, price action has remained stubbornly...

Brexit: Will EU Back Down Over Irish Backstop Issue?

Trick or Treat?With the October 31st Brexit deadline looming larger on the horizon each day, the likelihood of a no deal Brexit is starting to ratchet up. New UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed...