Central bank warns of fiscal challenges including ageing populations, extra defence spending and climate change
Both political forces have lavish spending plans that are spooking investors
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
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EU officials fear bigger battle with Paris on budget rules if far right or left take power after election
Corporate leaders are more alarmed by leftwing alliance’s radical tax agenda than unfunded promises of far-right RN
Both the far right and leftwing are touting populist and uncosted policies
IG Metall makes its pitch for millions of electrical and metal workers in the country’s manufacturing heartlands
Philip Lane says sell-off of country’s debt does not meet criteria to invoke central bank’s emergency powers
Snap election creates uncertainty just as some investors increase exposure to European markets
Corporate boards might be surprised by some of the ideas floating around on Europe’s left-leaning political wing
RN’s economic programme could be twice as costly as tax cuts by former UK premier Liz Truss
Sell-off in French government debt has pushed borrowing costs for some maturities above those of Portugal
More reforms are needed if the euro is to maintain and strengthen its role amid geopolitical shifts
Eurozone policymakers not following ‘pre-determined path’ after recent cut, says president
Federal Reserve and Bank of England weigh case for reducing borrowing costs as voters prepare to go to polls
Stock exchange CEO Theodor Weimer’s populist tirade reflects growing frustration among business leaders
Traders bet ECB will have limited room to cut rates this year with inflation above target
Bundesbank chief Joachim Nagel urges caution after borrowing costs were lowered for first time in 5 years
Officials warns further reductions will depend on inflation easing
Central bankers need to carefully assess the case for easing peak rate restrictions
Private equity firm invests €1bn in start-up set to challenge SNCF on intercity routes
As house prices rocket and queues outside food banks grow, local resentment is rising
Scale of boost for consumers, housing and investment will depend on how low borrowing costs can go
The US, Eurozone, UK and Japan each have reasons to be unhappy
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