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Elena Kovač
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Elena covers macroeconomic data and policy across the eurozone, translating industrial output, inflation and growth figures into what they mean for markets.

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ECB wage tracker shows 2.7% growth in Q1 2027, signaling stable wage pressures
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ECB wage tracker shows 2.7% growth in Q1 2027, signaling stable wage pressures

The European Central Bank's wage tracker indicated negotiated wage growth of 2.7% year‑on‑year in the first quarter of 2027, suggesting that wage pressures remain stable.

Elena Kovač · 11 Aug 2026
Swiss National Bank adjusts remuneration of sight deposits
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Swiss National Bank adjusts remuneration of sight deposits

The SNB announced a change to the remuneration rate applied to sight deposits held by banks, a tool used to influence short‑term funding conditions.

Elena Kovač · 11 Aug 2026
Fed Officials Split Over Rate Decision as Inflation Concerns Rise
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Fed Officials Split Over Rate Decision as Inflation Concerns Rise

Internal divisions over a potential rate hike intensified at Kevin Warsh’s second meeting as Federal Reserve chair, reflecting growing dissent amid persistent inflation worries.

Elena Kovač · 10 Aug 2026
German factories revive, but ECB’s policy dilemma persists
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German factories revive, but ECB’s policy dilemma persists

A second month of stronger industrial output in Germany eases manufacturing worries, yet the European Central Bank still faces a tightrope between inflation control and growth support.

Elena Kovač · 10 Aug 2026
Treasuries edge higher as traders assess energy risks and split Fed hike outlook
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Treasuries edge higher as traders assess energy risks and split Fed hike outlook

U.S. Treasury prices rose modestly, reflecting concerns over energy market volatility and divergent views on the Federal Reserve's next rate increase.

Elena Kovač · 8 Aug 2026
German Industrial Output Beats Forecasts, Lifting DAX Futures
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German Industrial Output Beats Forecasts, Lifting DAX Futures

Germany's industrial production rose for a second straight month, easing fears of a deeper manufacturing slump in Europe's largest economy.

Elena Kovač · 7 Aug 2026
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