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ECB policymakers fret over risk of too-low inflation
FinanceBank of England set to hold rates pending clearer picture on inflation
UK unemployment set to hit 11-year high in 2026, NIESR forecasts
Russia's 2026 GDP growth is seen at 1-1.3%, deputy PM Novak says
Germany's Merz says economy his main focus after jobless numbers hit 12-year high
Date: January 30, 2026
BERLIN, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The number of people out of work in Germany remained unchanged in January, labour office figures showed on Friday, underscoring a sluggish recovery and persistent lack of...
UK's Metro Bank plans third round of job cuts, FT reports
Date: January 28, 2026
Jan 28 (Reuters) - Britain's Metro Bank has launched the third round of redundancies in as many years, putting about 100 jobs at risk, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Reuters could not...
Spain's high job creation brings unemployment rate to lowest level since 2008
Date: January 27, 2026
Jan 27 (Reuters) - Spain's unemployment rate fell to 9.93% in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 10.45% three months earlier, data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) showed on Tuesday, the...
Germany's fiscal boost lifts growth hopes but reforms lag
Date: January 26, 2026
By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Jan 26 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz took office last year promising an unprecedented fiscal splurge that would revive growth in Europe's largest economy after...
UK businesses report post-budget bounce
Date: January 23, 2026
Jan 23 (Reuters) - British businesses this month reported the fastest upturn since April 2024 but also rising inflation pressure and joblessness, according to a survey on Friday that will add to...
Societe Generale to cut 1,800 jobs in France
Date: January 22, 2026
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Societe Generale said on Thursday it would cut 1,800 positions in its French retail banking branch and potentially beyond. The announcement follows a press statement labour union...