SMEs & Freelancers
Euribor reaches 2.95%, its highest level in two years
Euribor closes August at 2.95%, the highest level since 2024, impacting variable mortgages with increased monthly payments.
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Markets
The Ibex 35 Stagnates After Losing 20,000 Points
The Spanish stock market fails to recover after dropping below 20,000 points. Inflationary pressure and rising oil prices complicate the outlook.
Companies
Markets Prepare for Interest Rate Hikes Between September 10 and 18
Between September 10 and 18, interest rate hikes are expected from major central banks, which could impact the markets.
Companies
The ECB is considering moving bank money to the blockchain
The ECB is exploring issuing central bank money on the blockchain to modernise settlement and monetary policy, according to Isabel Schnabel in Jackson Hole.
Economy
The ECB calls for the removal of barriers in the single market to strengthen European companies
Piero Cipollone (ECB) urges the removal of barriers in the European single market and investment in renewables to enhance companies' competitiveness.
Economy
Eurozone households lower inflation forecast to 2.9% for 2026
Eurozone households' inflation expectations drop to 2.9% in July, according to the ECB; economic growth forecasts improve to -1.2%.
Economy
Lagarde warns: the post-war European growth model is eroding
Lagarde warns at the Davos Forum that the three pillars of European growth are weakening and calls for more single market integration.
Economy
Cash Remains the Most Accepted Payment Method in the Eurozone
92% of businesses with physical points of sale accept cash, according to the ECB. Mobile payments rise from 36% to 68% in two years.
Companies
European banking assets grow by 3.63% and approach €34.3 trillion
European banking assets reach €34.33 trillion in March 2026, up 3.63% from a year ago. Non-performing loans rise to 1.98%.
Economy
ECB Keeps Rates Steady but Leaves Door Open for September Hike
The ECB maintains interest rates but leaves open the possibility of a hike in September if energy inflation and economic data demand it.
Companies
The ECB launches the digital euro pilot with 36 providers and payments in shops in 2027
The ECB selects 36 providers for a 12-month digital euro pilot starting in 2027. Only Eurosystem employees will use it in shops.
Companies
The ECB defends the digital euro as an anchor of European monetary sovereignty
The ECB defends the digital euro as an anchor of monetary sovereignty amid the digitalisation of payments.