Companies
Pedro Sánchez backs De Cos to lead the ECB
Pedro Sánchez supports De Cos's candidacy to lead the ECB amid potential changes in the bank's leadership.
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Companies
Schnabel leaves the ECB on January 3 to head the monetary department at the IMF
Schnabel will leave the ECB Executive Board on January 3, 2027, to become a financial advisor and head of IMF Monetary Markets.
Economy
Nearly 10 million people choose the design of the new euro
The ECB closes its public consultation on future banknotes with 9.96 million responses, two-thirds from under-35s. Final decision expected by late 2026.
Companies
The ECB will invest part of its own funds in tokenised securities
The ECB begins work to invest part of its own funds in tokenised securities, settled in central bank money via Pontes.
Companies
Lagarde considers a possible early exit from the ECB
Christine Lagarde, ECB president, leaves open the possibility of an early departure, responding with a 'we'll see'.
Companies
Euribor reaches 3.31% after significant rate hike
The 12-month Euribor rises to 3.31%, impacting mortgage costs. More rate hikes are anticipated in the eurozone.
Economy
Lagarde warns: US tariffs plunge euro exports by 20%
Lagarde estimates nearly a 20% drop in eurozone exports hit by US tariffs and calls for progress in the single market for services and capital.
Companies
The ECB anticipates three new interest rate hikes in 2026
The ECB anticipates three new interest rate hikes starting in October. Christine Lagarde has indicated this would mark a tightening of monetary policy.
Markets
The Ibex Halts Its Rebound Amid Rising Interest Rates and Oil at $100
The Ibex 35 attempts to recover after the ECB's rate hike and oil surpassing $100.
Companies
ECB Raises Interest Rates to 2.5% Amid Inflation
The ECB raises interest rates to 2.5%, the highest level since March 2025, in response to inflation and energy tensions.
Markets
Short Sellers Emerge in Colonial Ahead of ECB Rate Hike
The emergence of short sellers in Colonial comes before the ECB's rate hike. Davidson Kempner has taken significant short positions in the company.
SMEs & Freelancers
The Ibex Moves Away from 20,000 Points Due to Inditex and Oil
The Ibex 35 falls below 20,000 points affected by Inditex and rising oil prices.