Sweden’s central bank expected to cut interest rates in Q1: poll
Investing.com — Economists are divided on the number of quarter-point interest-rate cuts Sweden’s central bank, the Riksbank, will make during the first quarter of the year. A survey by Bloomberg revealed a split among twenty respondents, with half predicting a
Canada faces pressure to hold election soon amid Trump tariff threat – Jefferies
Investing.com – Canada is facing pressure to hold a scheduled federal election “sooner than later” this year as threats from US President-elect Donald Trump’s strict tariff plans loom, according to analysts at Jefferies. Following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement that he will
Bank of France suggests rate cut on key savings account for first time in five years to boost earnings
Investing.com — The Bank of France has proposed a reduction in a crucial regulated savings rate for the first time in half a decade. This move could potentially elevate profits for French banks. The rate on a unique type of
France aims for $54.6 billion savings to narrow deficit
Investing.com — The French government is targeting savings of €53 billion ($54.6 billion) to reduce the country’s deficit, as stated by Budget Minister Amelie de Montchalin. The plan includes a €32 billion cut in state expenditure and an increase of
German snap election results may lead to pro-growth coalition: analyst
Barclays (LON:BARC) analysts projected that the snap elections held in Germany on February 23 will likely lead to the formation of a coalition government. The current political landscape in Germany is highly fragmented, suggesting that establishing a coalition