Latest News
- Netanyahu to sue Haaretz over report of UAE warning before October 7 attack
- Calgary mayor emphasises fiscal discipline for budget decisions amid deficits
- GOP candidates in battleground races opt out of Trump-backed midterm convention
- Jeremy Corbyn asserts commitment to fighting for a free Palestine despite travel ban by Israel
- Carcassonne police officers suspended after leaked racist remarks video
- Lindsay Clancy attorney requests case dismissal following mistrial ruling
- MLA requests review following multiple collisions involving Surrey police
- National Guardsman charged after allegedly pointing gun at colleague in D.C.
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.
Trump’s planned ‘Liberation Day’ tariff deluge could send a wrecking ball through the Chancellor’s buffer.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been banned from standing for office for five years with immediate effect and sentenced to jail after being convicted of embezzling EU funds.
Global stock markets, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, experienced declines as investors await imminent tariff announcements from President Trump, reflecting broader economic uncertainties.
From 1 April, households will experience significant increases in council tax, utilities, and communication costs, impacting nearly everyone in the country.
The US President suggested his next round of tariff announcements, expected on Wednesday, will hit all countries, rather than just those who sell more goods to the US than they buy.
The Economist asks: Is Elon Musk remaking government or breaking it?
© 2026 WTX News.