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Jan von Gerich highlights that Eurozone inflation risks remain skewed to the upside due to a persistent energy shock linked to Middle East tensions. Even under milder energy scenarios, he stresses that supply chain disruptions, higher production costs and firm-level price adjustments are already embedded, leaving the ECB unconvinced that inflation will quickly return to target. Persistent energy shock sustains risks “All members viewed the risks surrounding the inflation outlook as being to the upside relative to the staff baseline projections, with the evolution of the conflict in the Middle East being the key source of risk.” “With the energy shock proving more persistent than had been envisaged at the time of the March and April meetings, and indirect effects starting to become increasingly visible and broad-based, the inflation outlook had deteriorated further.” “Looking ahead, it wa
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A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom and an AH-1Z Viper, both assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, are staged on the flight deck aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Indian Ocean, June 24 (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart) The United States and Iran resumed attacks on Thursday, threatening to end any hope that an agreement can be reached to end the war that began on February 28. The United States military claimed to have struck around 90 targets across the Islamic Republic, with Tehran retaliating by striking U.S. allies across the region. The resumption of fighting comes as the United States Central Command confirmed that the USS Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group, including the flagship America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA-7) and the Whidbey Islan
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Gold (XAU/USD) price advances during the North American session on Thursday, up over 1.30% as the US Dollar (USD) retreats due to falling Oil prices amid easing tensions in the Middle East. The XAU/USD pair trades at $4,132 after bouncing off weekly lows of around $4,021 hit on Wednesday. XAU/USD rises as Middle East tensions ease, pressuring Dollar The US-Iran conflict grabbed the headlines during the last two days as both parties exchanged attacks, threatening to derail negotiations that had been scheduled to begin in Pakistan on Saturday before the last escalation. Oil prices jumped, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US Oil benchmark, reclaiming the $ 75.00-per-barrel barrier, but retreated on Thursday. The jump in energy prices grew speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could raise borrowing costs to tame already high inflation near 4.2% as reported in May. Now eye
The digital euro aims to enhance monetary sovereignty and reduce reliance on foreign payment networks, impacting Europe's financial landscape.
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Lagarde's call for a European safe asset could enhance EU financial stability, reduce reliance on US Treasuries, and boost euro's global role.
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The post British Airline Jet2 Shares Jump 9% After $536M Fuel Hedge Gain Offsets Middle East Travel Fears appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Key Takeaways Jet2 recorded a $536 million balance sheet windfall on July 8 after locking in low-cost fuel derivatives. The Middle East conflict triggered a 67% decline in annual cash inflows as travelers delayed holiday bookings. CEO Steve Heapy announced a $335 million buyback program and expanding operations at London Gatwick Airport. Sector Resilience Amid Fuel Volatility British airline and package holiday provider Jet2 defied intense geopolitical instability and travel sector panic triggered by the Middle East war by reporting a more than $500 million balance sheet boost, fueled by the rising price of jet fuel. As the conflict in the Middle East escalated, spiking fuel rates caused the value of the company’s fuel derivatives to soar. According to Jet2’s full financial results released July 8, an extra $536 million in income was primarily d
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Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret notes the Euro (EUR) is slightly higher versus the US Dollar (USD), supported by a repricing of the European Central Bank (ECB) outlook toward renewed hawkishness and recovering yield spreads. They highlight markets now price about 35 bps of tightening by December, lifting fair value estimates for EUR/USD toward the mid to upper 1.14s despite only modest recent gains. Euro aided by hawkish ECB repricing “The EUR is entering Thursday’s NA session with a fractional 0.1% gain vs. the USD as it performs in line with most of the G10 currencies in quiet overall trade.” “The outlook for relative central bank policy is offering the EUR support as market participants reprice the ECB outlook in light of renewed hawkishness and a resurgence in geopolitically-driven oil price gains.” “Markets are currently pricing in about 35bpts of tightening
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ING’s Warren Patterson notes that European natural gas prices have held up better than Oil as LNG supply recovery has been modest and Middle East flows remain disrupted. Heatwaves have boosted demand, leaving EU storage just above 50%, well below the five-year average. ING expects European natural gas prices to stay well-supported through the 2026/27 winter despite some potential El Niño relief. EU gas prices seen well supported “European natural gas prices held up better than oil prices following the MoU [Memorandum of Understanding], with the LNG supply recovery more modest. Also, the ramp-up of LNG plants in Qatar will also take time. QatarEnergy has extended the force majeure on some supply until early September.” “As a result, EU gas storage remains tight, having only recently passed the 50% level, well below the five-year average of 66% full at this point in the year. It’s look
British airline Jet2 reported a $536 million balance sheet windfall for the fiscal year ending March 31, defying broader industry panic over Middle East geopolitical instability. Sector Resilience Amid Fuel Volatility British airline and package holiday provider Jet2 defied intense geopolitical instability and travel sector panic triggered by the Middle East war by reporting a […]
