EUR News
LAST UPDATE: August 26, 2025
UK shop prices rise by most since March 2024, adding to inflation nerves
UK shop prices rose at their fastest pace since March 2024, intensifying concerns over inflation and the cost of living.
Insight
Persistent price pressures may complicate the Bank of England’s monetary policy path and weigh on consumer sentiment.
Sweden’s Riksbank could cut rate this year if inflation fades, minutes show
Minutes from the Riksbank’s latest meeting suggest policymakers may cut interest rates later this year if inflation continues to ease.
Insight
The central bank’s cautious tone reflects confidence in disinflation while keeping flexibility for policy adjustments.
Swiss Manufacturers See US Tariffs Worsening a ‘Downward Spiral’
Swiss manufacturers warned that U.S. tariffs are increasing costs and eroding competitiveness, driving the sector into a “downward spiral.”
Insight
The warning underscores the vulnerability of export-driven economies to trade frictions and tariff uncertainty.
Tariff Uncertainty Leaves European Companies With Tough Decisions
European companies face tough choices on supply chains and investment due to lingering uncertainty over EU–U.S. tariff policy.
Insight
The unpredictability of trade rules is discouraging long-term planning and pushing firms toward risk-averse strategies.
From Greenland to Ørsted, US pressure unsettles Denmark
U.S. political pressure is creating uncertainty for Denmark, affecting Greenland projects and Ørsted’s offshore wind ambitions.
Insight
The tensions highlight how geopolitics are increasingly shaping energy and infrastructure decisions in Denmark.
