EUR News
LAST UPDATE: October 2, 2025
EU risk watchdog calls for urgent safeguards on stablecoins
The European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) urged immediate policy action to impose stronger safeguards on stablecoins, especially those partially issued outside the EU. (Reuters)
Insight
Cross-border stablecoin schemes may create regulatory gaps and liquidity risks; harmonization is key to avoid regulatory arbitrage.
UK firms’ hiring plans are weakest since 2020, BoE survey shows
A Bank of England survey revealed UK firms’ hiring intentions are at their lowest since 2020, signaling growing economic caution. (Reuters)
Insight
Cooling labor demand may ease wage pressures, complicating the BoE’s task of balancing inflation and growth support.
Swiss annual inflation slightly weaker than forecast in September
Switzerland’s annual inflation remained flat at 0.2% in September, missing expectations of a mild increase. (TradingView)
Insight
Persistent low inflation gives the Swiss National Bank room to maintain or further loosen monetary policy.
