Inflation in the Eurozone has hit a record. In the context that the US Federal Reserve (FED) has just raised interest rates, the old continent is likely to make the same move.
Amid the shortage of energy supplies and sharp price increases, Europe has been seeking measures to cool down in the short term, as well as solutions for long-term stabilisation.
The labour market maintained its recovery and stable growth in the first half of 2026, with the employment figure rising to 52.6 million, up 672,500 from a year earlier, and unemployment and underemployment staying at low levels, reported the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance.