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Euro zone consumers, forecasters see higher inflation despite ECB optimism
FRANKFURT, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Euro zone consumers and economists increased their inflation expectation for this year, raising some doubts about European Central Bank's prediction that price growth is firmly under control, separate surveys showed on Friday.The ECB cut interest rates for the fourt...Reuters
Fri, Jan 31
German unemployment rises less than expected in January, labour office says
BERLIN, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The number of people out of work in Germany rose less than expected in January, federal labour office figures showed on Friday. The office said the number of unemployed increased by 11,000 in seasonally adjusted terms to 2.88 million. Analysts polled by Reuters had expecte...Reuters
Fri, Jan 31
Euro area bond yields edge up ahead of German inflation data
By Stefano Rebaudo Jan 31 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields inched higher on Friday ahead of German inflation data as Thursday’s European Central Bank policy meeting led investors to confirm their expectations for the monetary easing path.The ECB cut interest rates and policymakers gui...Reuters
Fri, Jan 31
German retail sales fall unexpectedly in December
Jan 31 (Reuters) - German retail sales fell by 1.6% in December compared with the previous month, official data showed on Friday.Analysts polled by Reuters had predicted a 0.2% increase.The federal statistics office publishes more details on its website.Reuters
Fri, Jan 31
French budget talks on right path, Finance Minister says
PARIS, Jan 31 (Reuters) - French Finance Minister Eric Lombard said on Friday that talks on getting the 2025 budget passed through parliament were "on the right track", although some compromises may still be needed.Lombard also told TF1 television that the government was sticking to its goal...Reuters
Fri, Jan 31
Colombia central bank seen slowing rate cuts in first meeting of the year
By Nelson Bocanegra BOGOTA, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Board members of Colombia's central bank are expected to opt for a smaller rate cut when they meet on Friday on uncertainty around inflation, the nation's fiscal situation and policy moves by the U.S. Federal Reserve. In a Reuters poll earlie...Reuters
Fri, Jan 31
Homegrown veg, cheap substitutes: Japanese get creative to fight soaring food prices
Prices of staples like rice, cabbage soarConsumers learn to grow their own vegetables at homeShare of household spending on food hit 42-year high in 2024By Mariko Katsumura and Kaori Kaneko TOKYO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Japanese homemaker Kirina Mochizuki has always considered "okonomiyaki" s...Reuters
Fri, Jan 31
