Navigating Global Markets: ECB, Trump's Tariffs, and UK Inflation
Alice and Lewis discuss the ECB's stance on the euro, the impact of Trump's tariffs on US PMI, and the UK's inflation and growth challenges.
In this episode of UK Business Morning, Alice and Lewis delve into the latest developments across global markets. They start with the European Central Bank's potential response to the euro's strength, highlighting traders' expectations of a rate hold and the implications of ECB statements. The conversation then shifts to the United States, where they analyze the impact of Trump's tariffs on PMI data and the narrative of economic growth. Finally, they tackle the UK's economic landscape, discussing rising inflation, contracting GDP, and the upcoming PMI data that could provide insights into how businesses are coping with cost pressures. Tune in for a comprehensive overview of the key economic stories shaping the business world today.
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