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UK regulators launch oversight regime for critical tech providers
The Bank of England, PRA, and FCA have launched a joint oversight regime for critical third-party technology and data providers.
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Refining margins amplify Middle East crude oil shocks at the pump
Retail diesel prices in the euro area jumped by a third to 2.18 euros per litre in April 2026 following Middle East conflict shocks.
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Infrastructure bottlenecks and inflation cap growth, Makhlouf warns
Central Bank of Ireland Governor Gabriel Makhlouf completed a tour of all 26 Irish counties on July 31, 2026.
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57 percent of Spanish consumers still rely primarily on cash
A Banco de España survey reveals that 57 percent of consumers still use cash as their primary payment method at physical points of sale.
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Supply shocks dominate current euro area inflation surge
An ECB analysis shows the 2026 rise in euro area headline inflation from 1.9 percent to 2.8 percent is primarily driven by energy supply shocks rather than demand.
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Oil prices rise 29 percent despite 14 percent supply shock
Despite a 14 percent global oil supply disruption from the Iran conflict, oil prices have risen by only 29 percent by early June 2026.
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Firms must link monitoring data to consumer harm prevention
Evidence-based monitoring frameworks help financial firms identify consumer harm and drive action under the Consumer Duty.
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Macroprudential policy fosters European productivity growth
An ECB blog post published in July 2026 argues that macroprudential policy supports productivity by preventing crises and curbing unproductive real estate lending.
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Rate hold at 2.25 percent as energy rebound monitored
The European Central Bank Governing Council left the deposit facility rate unchanged at 2.25 percent at its July meeting.
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Vertical integration creates hidden conflicts in insurance
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned insurance firms over risks from vertically integrated business models.
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High carbon emissions raise French corporate debt costs
A Banque de France study of 1,777 companies shows that reporting higher greenhouse gas emissions leads to less favorable financing conditions.