EUR in the spotlight: latest news

The European Central Bank (ECB) plans to address the rising value of the euro during its first policy meeting in 2026, a situation that analysts caution may have significant implications for inflation concerns.

Inditex's stock price rose as investors prepare for the upcoming March results. The market in Madrid closed on February 1, 2026, at 21:58 CET, and will resume trading on Monday after Inditex experienced a pullback from its gains late last week.

Major asset managers, including BlackRock, are adjusting their portfolios by increasing short positions in long-dated U.S. Treasuries and U.K. gilts in anticipation of inflation risks.

The recent surge in the euro poses a new challenge to the European Central Bank's inflation forecasts. This development highlights the ongoing complexities in the global economic outlook, as the ECB navigates its monetary policy in response to the euro's strength.

The WTI Crude Oil price has encountered significant resistance at the $66 level, leading to a pullback from this point.

The Australian Dollar is showing mixed signals as the consumer price index (CPI) data does not fully support expectations for a rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Consequently, the AUD/USD pair is considering a potential pullback amid these changing market sentiments.

Forecast models indicate a significant winter storm threat for Connecticut next Sunday, suggesting that residents may experience another weekend snowstorm.

The recent surge in the Euro has faced significant resistance this week, which could influence whether the rally continues or reverses in February.

The GBP/USD exchange rate has declined from its four-year highs following a rebound in the dollar, driven by speculation surrounding Kevin Warsh's potential appointment.

China's factory activity experienced a slowdown in January, according to official data released on Saturday. This decline fell short of expectations following a brief improvement into positive territory at the end of the previous year.

The European Central Bank's decision to cut interest rates has led to a decline in the euro, while the U.S. dollar has strengthened due to growing expectations regarding the Federal Reserve's leadership.

The price of Bitcoin dropped significantly from approximately $84,000 to the low $78,000s over the weekend, marking a seven-percent decline that erased the gains made this year.

Benchmark wheat prices on Euronext reached a two-month high on Friday, driven by a decline in the euro against a strengthening dollar and forecasts of severe cold weather.

Spotify reported a 12% increase in paid subscribers, reaching a total of 276 million customers in the second quarter of 2025.

Germany is projected to have a gross domestic product of USD 5,014 billion by 2025, making it the third-largest economy globally, following the United States and China.

The recent rise in the euro is expected to significantly impact the European Central Bank's initial policy meeting of the year.

Mortgage approvals in the UK fell to 61,013, missing the forecast of 64,800. This decline impacted the market, with the EUR/USD rising and gold prices surging. Meanwhile, cryptocurrencies and Microsoft experienced declines amidst ongoing market uncertainty.

The EUR/USD weekly forecast indicates a potential correction downward, even though the pair closed the week with overall gains, influenced by the movements of the US dollar.

The USD/CAD exchange rate was approximately 1.3624 at the end of trading in London. Although it experienced a late-week rebound, it continues to remain significantly below previous levels, indicating potential selling opportunities for investors.

The Euro experienced slight declines on Friday, trading at 1.1920, as the US Dollar strengthened amid speculation surrounding Warsh potentially becoming the next Federal Reserve Chair.

Analysts have slightly increased their forecasts for carbon prices in the European Union's market over the next few years, while also anticipating volatile trading conditions.

Euro zone consumers have increased their long-term inflation expectations to a record high in December, according to a poll conducted by the European Central Bank.

Euro zone consumers increased their long-term inflation expectations to an all-time high in December, according to a European Central Bank poll conducted in January.

The Pound to Euro exchange rate has approached four-month highs near 1.1560. However, upward momentum is beginning to slow as traders are cautious due to warnings from banks about potential pressure on UK yields.

Euro zone consumers have increased their long-term inflation expectations to a record high in December, according to a poll conducted by the European Central Bank.