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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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil a £15.6bn transport investment package aimed at boosting infrastructure across the North, Midlands and West Country. The cash will fund tram, train and bus improvements, including major projects in Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, and the West Midlands.
The London business newspaper CITY AM reports economists are warning the PM’s defence spending boost will come at a heavy price – and asks who’s going to pay.
Elon Musk is to launch $300 million share offer in bid to refocus on business after a wild time in US politics – that hit the billionaire’s pocket hard.
KKR, previously the preferred bidder to rescue Thames Water, has withdrawn, complicating the company’s financial stability amid a £22.8bn debt crisis.
The UK government is prepared to take legal action against Roman Abramovich over £2.5 billion in frozen proceeds from the sale of Chelsea FC, intended for humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
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