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European Union leaders have finalized a massive financial lifeline for Ukraine, approving a €90 billion interest free loan package for the 2026–2027 period. The agreement, reached during a high stakes summit in Brussels on Friday, signals Europe's intent to remain a central pillar of Ukraine’s political and economic stability as the conflict enters its fourth year.

The Bank of England cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%, marking the fourth reduction of the year as weaker growth, softer labor conditions, and fast disinflation reshaped the policy outlook.

The outlook for the German economy brightened considerably in December 2025, as a key measure of financial market optimism surged to its highest level in five months, signaling hopes for a recovery after a prolonged period of weak growth.

The Reserve Bank of Australia kept the cash rate unchanged at 3.6% in its final policy meeting of 2025, delivering a third consecutive hold and matching market expectations.

Markets are almost fully pricing in another Federal Reserve rate cut this week, yet the US bond market continues to move in the opposite direction.

The UK’s annual inflation rate eased to 3.6% in October 2025, its lowest level in four months, offering a clear sign that price pressures are slowly calming.

America’s housing market is still moving through an unusual cycle.

The United Kingdom’s retail sector delivered stronger results in September 2025, with sales rising 0.5% month-on-month, far exceeding forecasts of a 0.2% decline.