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Economy

France returns to contraction: eurozone business activity slows amid political uncertainty and rising costs

The eurozone composite PMI fell in October to 51.9 from 53.1 in September — a four-month low. France showed the sharpest deterioration among the largest economies: its PMI dropped to 48.4, and companies' expectations were the worst since April 2020. Experts link this to political instability and rising government borrowing costs. Germany remains in growth territory but is slowing due to more expensive raw materials and energy. The yield on French 10-year bonds reached its highest level since 200

Sevara Azamova
4 min read
Economy

Fitch: Hungary could meet eurozone entry criteria by 2030

Fitch Ratings assessed Hungary's 2027 draft budget and medium-term deficit targets as supportive of the government's plan to join the eurozone by 2030. The deficit is planned to fall from 7.5% of GDP to 4.9% in 2027, but Fitch warns of difficulties in implementing the plan and high public debt.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
Economy

Eurozone government debt rises to 88.8% of GDP: Italy nearly catches up with Greece, French bond yields exceed 5%

According to Eurostat, in the second quarter the government debt of the 21 eurozone countries reached 88.8% of GDP, up from 87.3% a year earlier. Greece remains the debt leader (140.8%), but Italy has come close to it (139.9%). France's debt rose to 119.1% of GDP, and the yield on its 10-year bonds exceeded 5% for the first time since 2002.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
Economy

Eurozone inflation rises to 3.8% and brings Europeans to the streets

Eurozone inflation reached 3.8% in September, up from 3.2% in August, with energy prices rising 18.8% year on year. Protests swept across Europe — from Brussels and Paris to Lisbon and Athens. Brussels is coordinating the release of oil reserves and calling for targeted aid, but does not control prices, rents or tuition fees.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
Economy

Eurozone inflation rose to 3.8% in September 2026 amid an energy price surge

According to ECB estimates, eurozone inflation reached 3.8% in September 2026, up from 3.2% in August. The main driver was energy: prices rose 18.8% due to a halt in LNG production amid the war in the Middle East. Lithuania recorded the highest rate (6.1%), Malta the lowest (2.4%). The EU proposed energy resilience measures but rejected requests from Italy and Greece for fiscal flexibility.

Dilnoza Rahimova
2 min read
Economy

The Eurozone Debt Map Has Flipped: Belgium Borrows Like Greece, France Pays More Than Italy

Fourteen years after the euro crisis, the old map of debtors and creditors no longer works: the yield on Belgium's ten-year bonds (4.29%) has almost caught up with Greece's (4.35%), while France pays more than Italy. Experts link this to deteriorating fiscal policy in the 'core' and the recovery of the former periphery. Against the backdrop of record borrowing in 2027, refinancing risks are growing, the IMF and analysts warn.

Nilufar Karimova
5 min read