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Europe 2026-03-19

Gulf Tensions Drive Energy Shock, Put EU Inflation and Policy on Edge

Geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region, are driving a significant surge in oil and gas prices, intensifying cost-of-living pressures across Europe…

EU Households Navigate Rising Costs, Delayed Milestones

European households are facing significant financial pressures, evidenced by the rising average age of first-time homebuyers, now reaching 34…

Oil Shock Complicates Global Rate Outlook and Darkens Europe’s Growth Picture

A renewed oil shock linked to the Iran conflict is colliding with a more cautious Federal Reserve and adding a fresh inflation risk to an already fragile outlook for Europe…