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Business Briefing
In January 2026, annual inflation in the euro area decreased to 1.7%, down from 2.0% in December 2025, a notable shift that hints at easing cost pressures within households. However, beneath the headline figures, a diverse inflation landscape emerges; for instance, Romania and Slovakia reported significantly higher rates at 8.5% and 4.3%, respectively. This disparity signals potential challenges in achieving cohesive monetary stability across the bloc, as elevated inflation in certain member states could affect overall policy effectiveness. As the euro area adapts to these variances, the broader implications for economic cohesion in the region warrant careful observation.
This morning, Eurostat reported that annual inflation in the euro area is anticipated to decline to 1.7% in January 2026, down from 2.0% in December. Key components such as services and food show varied inflation rates compared to last month.
This morning, Eurostat released flash estimates indicating a 0.3% increase in GDP for both the euro area and the EU in Q4 2025. Year-on-year growth stands at 1.3% for the euro area and 1.5% for the EU. Employment rose by 0.2% in the same quarter.
The London business paper CITY AM leads with a revealed rich list of Met Police personnel. Elsewhere, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed the Tories will back the pensions triple lock – a key policy for the party.
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The United States has filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of monopolising the smartphone market and stifling competition. The lawsuit, filed by the Justice Department, says that Apple exploited its dominance over the iPhone app store to lock in both customers and developers.
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