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Weekly Macro & Markets View

What were the key global economic data releases, what is Zurich’s view and what does this mean for financial assets?

Weekly Macro and Markets View, Week 48

Highlights and View

  • Leading Eurozone sentiment data turns more negative, likely impacted by growing business nervousness around geopolitical tensions
    Some comfort can be found in record low Eurozone unemployment and rising real wages, but hiring intentions are clearly softening into next year.
  • The unstable French political situation moves back into investors' minds as the National Rally threatens to pull support for PM Barnier over the 2025 budget
    The situation remains fluid, with further pressure likely to build in French sovereign debt. A deal is still possible and would relieve immediate market concerns, even if it simply pushes risks into 2025.
  • In the UK, both headline and core inflation pick up in October
    Given the reacceleration in inflation, the Bank of England will proceed with caution in the coming months.

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