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Energy Markets

Europe Gas Prices Poised for Biggest Weekly Jump in Three Years as Middle East Conflict Cuts LNG Supply

Benchmark TTF prices surge 50% as Qatar halts production and Strait of Hormuz disruption removes 20% of global LNG from markets, reviving 2022 energy crisis fears.

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Macro

ECB’s Sleijpen Dismisses Oil Volatility as Threat to Inflation Outlook

Dutch central bank chief says recent energy price surge won't derail European Central Bank's economic projections, maintaining policy remains in a 'good place' despite Middle East tensions pushing Brent above $82.

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Macro Markets

Morgan Stanley Scraps ECB Rate Cut Forecast as Middle East War Reignites Inflation Risks

Wall Street bank shifts to zero rate cuts through 2026 amid escalating Iran conflict, signaling deeper concerns about energy-driven price pressures in Europe.

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Macro Markets

ECB Holds Rates as Inflation Nears Target, Defying Fed Easing Cycle

Bank of France Governor Villeroy signals no immediate policy shift despite eurozone inflation climbing to 1.9%, widening monetary divergence with Washington.

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Geopolitics Macro

ECB’s Lane Warns Iran Conflict Could Trigger Eurozone Stagflation

Chief economist says prolonged Middle East war threatens substantial inflation spike and sharp output drop as oil prices surge 10% amid Strait of Hormuz disruption.

8 min read ·