AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoECB Leadership: Christine Lagarde will leave the European Central Bank on February 7, nine months early, opening a race to succeed her as the eurozone faces weak growth and inflation risks. Markets expect the ECB to hold rates steady. Markets & Energy: Eurozone economic confidence fell to a four-month low, while natural gas prices topped €100 for the first time since 2022, renewing concern over energy costs. UK Budget: Government borrowing costs eased after Chancellor John Healey’s cautious budget, which offered business-rate relief but drew a mixed response from firms. Business Outlook: Adidas expects its European sales to return to growth in the final quarter after a weak third quarter; Carlsberg is leaning on soft drinks as beer sales slide in Europe and Asia. Investment: Moldova says its planned €1.2bn Ungheni–Chișinău highway, backed by EU support, will improve trade links and help attract investment.
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