Economy

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

Central BanksArticle

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

Central BanksArticle

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

Central BanksOpinion

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

Central BanksArticle

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