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Euro-Area Inflation Forecast Hits 1.7% by 2026

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The Euro-Area inflation forecast now shows prices dropping below the European Central Bank’s target, with projections at this time indicating a fall to 1.7% by 2026. According to the European Commission’s spring forecast that was just released today, US tariffs’ impact on inflation will help push consumer prices below the 2% target after mid-2025. This latest Euro-Area inflation forecast also reflects several downward pressures currently affecting European markets and economic conditions. Also Read: Dan Ives Sees Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Palantir (PLTR) Surging to $210, $400, $18 Within a Year How US Tariffs and Trade Tensions Shape Euro-Area Inflation Forecast Source: Reuters Downward Pressures on Euro-Area Inflation Forecast The European Commission has identified some key factors that are right now pushing Eurozone inflation trends down faster than was previously expected. The Euro-Area inflation forecast now projects that consumer prices will eventually reach...

De-Dollarization: The World Is Ditching The US Dollar For These 3 Currencies

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The currency dynamics are changing at a rapid pace, with calls to dump the US dollar gaining widespread momentum. In other words, the world is now filled with calls for de-dollarization, with nations questioning the US dollar’s legitimacy as a reserve currency asset that has been highly weaponized in recent times. The matters have now been worsened due to Trump’s aggressive tariff regimes, compelling the world to find viable alternatives to the dollar. This quest to find a competitive US dollar replacement is leading nations to ditch the USD and find refuge in emerging new currencies that are defining the current financial landscape of the world. Also Read: 807M DOGE Transferred in Just 1 Minute: Is a Sell-Off Looming? Calls for De-Dollarization Gain Steam: Why? Source: iStockphoto The US dollar has remained the world’s leading currency, a reserve asset, for decades. This crown is now being sabotaged by active calls for de-dollarization, spurred primarily as trade war ...

Europe’s right-wing political groups find cause in crypto

Right-wingers are often advocates of Bitcoin, especially the decentralized nature of the currency. But does that mean crypto is a right-wing thing? The European crypto scene has gained significant traction over the past few years, with a surge in the interest in and adoption of crypto currencies and blockchain technology. While the crypto industry is often associated with decentralization, innovation and financial freedom, it is not immune to various political ideologies and influences, and right -wing movements are no exception. The attraction of cryptocurrencies for right-wing politicians in Europe can stem from several factors. Right-wing ideologies often prioritize individual freedoms and limited government intervention. Cryptocurrencies, with their decentralized nature, offer the potential for financial sovereignty by allowing individuals to have control over their money without relying on traditional financial systems or government regulations. Right-wing politicians also m...

Cross-border crypto scammers on the hit list for EU agencies

Europol and Eurojust, two EU agencies for law enforcement cooperation, joined authorities from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Germany and Serbia to investigate online investment fraud since June 2022. By the end of 2022, scammers shifted their focus to duping crypto investors who desperately tried to recoup their year-long losses. An international law enforcement operation led by European government agencies joined crypto entrepreneurs and businesses to curb cross-border crypto scams since July 2022, uncovering a criminal network operating through call centers. Europol and Eurojust, two EU agencies for law enforcement cooperation, joined authorities from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Germany and Serbia to investigate online investment fraud since June 2022. The investigation identified a criminal network that incurred losses of over $2.1 million (over 2 million euros) — primarily for German investors. Call centres selling fake crypto taken down in Bulgaria, Serbia & Cyprus. The criminal organisations ...