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France: Low growth and inflation increase risk of stagflation

Income growth has stagnated as prices for essential goods and energy are on the rise. New figures from France’s National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee) indicate that France could be entering a period of stagflation.

France 24

IMF warns Russia-Ukraine war will have ‘severe economic consequences’ for Europe – as it happened

IMF slashes growth forecasts for Europe, as pound falls 1.1% to 18-month low after sharp retail sales decline and April PMIs point to much weaker speed of recovery across UK economy

The Guardian - UK

Powell reinforces expectations of sharp rate hike next month

The Federal Reserve must move faster than it has in the past to rein in high inflation, Chair Jerome Powell said, signaling that sharp interest rate increases are likely in the coming months, beginning at the Fed’s next policy meeting in May

The Independent UK

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Inflation And Tech Earnings Set To Rattle Many Markets Next Week

Next week, the largest market events will centre on inflation, with Australia and the European Area updating the market as to their respective rising consumer prices. Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Australia Inflation Rate YoY Q1

Benzinga

G20 walk out in condemnation of Russia's war in Ukraine

Senior officials from Britain, the United States and Canada walked out on Russia's representatives at a Group of 20 meeting on Wednesday with many members condemning Moscow's war in Ukraine, exposing deep divisions within the bloc of the world's major economies.

Radio France Internationale

Elon Musk secures $46.5bn as he prepares hostile bid for Twitter – as it happened

Tesla boss could take his takeover offer directly to shareholders, bypassing the Twitter board, as World Bank chief warns of ‘human catastrophe’ from food crisis

The Guardian - UK

Yellen, Powell walk out of G20 meeting during Russian minister's speech

Yellen and Powell were joined by other delegates, including ECB head Christine Lagarde.

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ECB sticks to the plan as inflation, Ukraine shake eurozone

Frankfurt (AFP) - The European Central Bank on Thursday stood still in the face of record inflation, keeping its stimulus plans and rates unchanged, as the war in Ukraine cast a pall over the eurozone economy.

AFP

European Central Bank faces pressure from record inflation

Officials at Europe's central bank have inflation on their minds

The Independent UK

ECB wrestles with record inflation and war risk

Frankfurt (AFP) - European Central Bank policymakers meet on Thursday faced with the challenge of threading a response between record-high inflation figures and weak growth due to the war in Ukraine.

AFP

Ukraine crisis, inflation risks loom over ECB meeting

Frankfurt (AFP) - European Central Bank governors meet Thursday to ponder record-high inflation and fresh economic uncertainty caused by the war in Ukraine, with policymakers signalling a willingness to take action sooner rather than later.

AFP

European Central Bank head says she's positive for COVID-19

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has tweeted that she tested positive for COVID-19 and has mild symptoms but will continue working at home

The Independent UK

ECB's Lagarde has COVID but symptoms mild

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday she has tested positive for COVID-19 but her symptoms are mild and she will continue to work.

Reuters

Ukraine war pushes eurozone inflation to new record

Brussels (AFP) - Spiralling energy bills and disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine caused consumer prices in the eurozone to surge by a new record of 7.5 percent, EU statistics agency Eurostat said Friday.

AFP

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Benzinga

Why Is The EU In Danger Of stagflation?

Talks of a looming stagflation in the European Union have intensified over the past month as the region suffers from what many describe as the worst conflict in the continent in decades, threatening skyrocketing inflation, supply shortages, job losses and famine. Worst economic shock since WWII

Benzinga

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Rallies Halt: Are Inflation And War Concerns Reasserting Their Dominance?

Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin traded flat on Wednesday evening as the global cryptocurrency market cap fell 0.5% to $2.15 trillion.

ABC News

EV battery manufacturer Novonix gains 9pc as critical minerals boosted, but ASX closes down

Instability and inflation continue to weigh on global markets, with the Australian market finally coming down off a winning streak to follow sentiment down.

AFP

ECB's Lagarde sees living costs spiral with Ukraine war

Nicosia (AFP) - European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde warned Wednesday that a prolonged Ukraine conflict will keep energy prices and the cost of living spiralling, blighting a post-Covid recovery.

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The Independent UK

European Central Bank chief: No data suggests stagflation

The European Central Bank's president says no data currently suggests that Europe will fall into stagflation, which is a combination of high inflation, little or no economic growth and high unemployment

The Independent UK

Sanctions highlight need for regulation of crypto market, Bank officials say

The value of crypto assets around the world increased tenfold between early 2020 and November last year, hitting as high as 2.9 trillion dollars.

Benzinga

Crypto Is Serving Russia's Sanction Evasion, ECB President Says

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde believes market data backs her belief that Russian actors are using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to circumvent sanctions.

AFP

ECB keeps 'all options open' as Ukraine war shakes eurozone

Frankfurt (AFP) - The European Central Bank on Thursday sped up plans to wind down its bond-buying programme but gave itself time before raising interest rates, as the conflict in Ukraine clouded the outlook for the eurozone.

The Guardian - UK

US inflation rises to new 40-year high of 7.9%; Abramovich sanctioned by UK – as it happened

ECB raises inflation forecasts, cuts growth outlook amid Ukraine conflict, as stock markets slide and Chelsea FC owner is sanctioned by Britain

AFP

ECB reckons with impact of war on eurozone's doorstep

Frankfurt (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has added an extra layer of complexity to the decisions facing European Central Bank policymakers as they meet on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

UK house prices hit record high but slowdown looms; eurozone bond yields rise – as it happened

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