Modest US Hiring to Cap a Sluggish Year for the Job Market
US job gains probably remained modest in December, wrapping up one of the weakest years for employment growth…
What Dutch Pension Reforms Mean for Swap, Bond Markets
The Netherlands is overhauling its pensions to adapt to an aging population and a labor market where people…
Dutch Pension Overhaul Risks Creating ‘Basis Trap’ for Banks
Dutch pension funds are expected to unwind interest-rate swap trades as they move to a new investing model,…
Dutch Pension Bond Shift Risks Triggering Bond Market Volatility
In the European market for long-term bonds, a once-loyal and deep pocketed customer is about to start shopping…
Dutch Pension Overhaul to Fuel Pivot From Long Bonds in EU
European nations look set to lower the length of their borrowing as an overhaul of the Dutch pension…
ECB Warns Dutch Pension Reform Risks Spurring Bonds Selloff
The reform of the Dutch pension system may result in a selloff in long-maturity bonds and interest-rate swaps,…
World Economy Latest: Lack of Broad Growth Is Test for Euro Area
Euro-area economic growth picked up slightly in the third quarter, yet activity in nearly half the bloc is…
Swiss Inflation Slowdown Sparks Fresh Negative Rate Speculation
Switzerland’s inflation unexpectedly slowed to near zero, adding pressure on the central bank to push back against the…
Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Urges ECB to Cut Rates, Restart QE
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani called on the European Central Bank to lower borrowing costs and resume…
ECB Holds Rates With Inflation Near 2% and Economy Expanding
The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged for a third meeting, with inflation in check and the…
Euro Zone to Get Hard Data on Tariff Damage as ECB Sets Rates
Europe will get a rigorous economic health-check this week, helping gauge the impact of US tariffs on growth…
Euro-Zone Business Activity Unexpectedly Hits Highest Since 2024
Business activity in the euro area unexpectedly reached its highest level since May 2024 as outperformance by Germany…