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Trump raised a temporary global U.S. import tariff to 15% as customs ends IEEPA tariff collection after a Supreme Court ruling and new rules start Feb. 24.

Headline inflation across the euro zone slowed to 2.0%, aligning with forecasts as the region saw continued moderation in energy and goods prices.

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The euro zone economy stalled in Q4, posting zero growth, missing forecasts. The ECB responded with a rate cut as inflation concerns persist despite weak GDP data.

European markets fell Wednesday after EU economic sentiment data showed declines, raising growth concerns. Shell shares dropped 2.2% following lower LNG and chemicals forecasts.

The U.S. dollar index hit a two-year high as markets responded to optimism over Donald Trump’s policies and resilient economic performance in 2025.

European stocks dropped as bond yields rose, with STOXX 600 down 0.3% amid inflation fears, policy uncertainty, and rate hike concerns as traders await ECB and Federal Reserve decisions.

Germany’s economic contraction extended into December, marking six straight months of decline as weak manufacturing output offset modest stability in the services sector.

UK inflation rose to 2.6% in November, reflecting rising energy costs and wage pressures, according to the ONS. Core inflation also rose to 3.5%, underscoring persistent challenges.

Germany faces a 0.2% GDP drop in 2024, marking its second contraction year, as structural challenges and trade risks weigh on recovery, Bundesbank and ECB warn.