busy week for UK economic data.<\/a> Unemployment figures will be released on Tuesday, inflation data on Wednesday, and retail sales figures on Friday.<\/p>\nBoE Governor Andrew Bailey said he expects some weakness in the labour market but is confident that disinflation continues.<\/p>\n
The euro is under pressure amid ongoing concerns over the possible impact of Trump’s trade tariifs.<\/p>\n
ECB’s Panetta also warned over inflation undershooting the central bank’s 2% target.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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