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The European Central Bank's digital euro has entered wholesale financial markets for the first time, marking a step beyond the retail-focused pilot work discussed so far. The debut signals that the eurozone is moving forward with a central bank digital currency for institutional settlement between banks, not just consumer payments. Observers of monetary policy and financial infrastructure are watching closely, as wholesale use could reshape how cross-border and interbank transactions are settled in Europe.
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New figures show bank lending to eurozone businesses fell by half in August compared with the previous month. The sharp slowdown points to tighter credit conditions for European companies, as higher interest rates make banks more cautious about extending loans. Analysts say weaker borrowing could weigh on business investment and the wider eurozone economy in the months ahead.
- 3European stocks climb as oil eases and PMIs beat forecastsโEurope stock prices rise as oil prices ease, PMI data exceeds expectations
European stock markets rose as oil prices fell back and eurozone purchasing managers' index figures came in stronger than expected. The better-than-forecast PMI data eased recession concerns and, combined with softer energy costs, lifted investor sentiment across the region's main indices, encouraging buyers back into equities during the session.
- 4ECB and Brazil Launch Study to Link TIPS with Pix PaymentsโEuropean Central Bank (ECB) and Brazil Launch Study to Link TIPS with Pix Instant Payments
The European Central Bank and Brazilian authorities are launching a joint study exploring how to connect the eurozone's TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) system with Brazil's popular Pix instant payment network. The work would explore cross-border interoperability between the two real-time payment systems. If successful, the initiative could make euro-real transfers faster and cheaper, reducing reliance on traditional correspondent banking channels.
- 5US data deluge to test resilience as RBA nears peakโUS data deluge to test resilience as RBA nears peak and Eurozone inflation back in focus
Markets are bracing for a heavy run of US economic releases that will test the economy's resilience, while the Reserve Bank of Australia approaches what analysts see as the peak of its tightening cycle. Attention is also turning back to Eurozone inflation figures. Traders will be watching all three for fresh direction on interest rate paths.