Sophie Kiderlin

London

Digital News Associate at CNBC

Digital News Associate at CNBC Make It

@CNBCi @CNBCMakeIt / MA International Journalism @cityjournalism / prev. Biz Education @FT / Markets @thisisinsider / Creator/host @ViewsOurOwn / she/her

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European Central Bank poised to cut rates amid global tariff turmoil

1 week ago | cnbc.com | Sophie Kiderlin

The European Central Bank is expected to make yet another interest rate cut Thursday as global tariff turmoil has created widespread uncertainty and spurred fears about the euro zone's economic growth. A rate cut is being fully anticipated by markets, with an around 94% chance of a 25-basis-point trim being priced in, according to LSEG data. That would take the ECB's deposit facility rate, its key rate, to 2.25%. At its highs in mid-2023 it had been at 4%.
Tariffs clear the way for European Central Bank interest rate cut

1 week ago | cnbc.com | Sophie Kiderlin

The European Bank is widely expected to trim interest rates for the third time this year as global tariff tensions and uncertainty threaten the euro zone's economic growth. As of Wednesday, markets were last pricing in a roughly 94% chance of a quarter-point interest rate cut from the central bank and a close to 6% likelihood of a larger, 50-basis-point reduction according to LSEG data.
A 'stimulus wave' is set to wash over Germany - and these stocks could benefit

1 week ago | cnbc.com | Sophie Kiderlin

Between Germany's new coalition agreement and the country's recent fiscal U-turn, stimulus is set to soar in Europe's biggest economy. The fiscal package enshrined in Germany's constitution in March includes changes to long-standing debt rules, paving the way for higher defense spending and a 500 billion euro ($548 billion) infrastructure and climate fund.
Why Trump's tariffs won't push China and Europe closer

1 week ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Sophie Kiderlin

Both China and the European Union may have a more strained relationship with the U.S. as President Donald Trump's tariff plans unfold. This does not mean China and the EU will grow much closer, as the underlying issues between them are simply too big to overcome quickly, analysts told CNBC.
Why Trump's tariffs won't push China and Europe closer

1 week ago | cnbc.com | Sophie Kiderlin

China and the European Union are unlikely to become close allies quickly, analysts say, even as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs sour relations between the world's largest economy and both its transatlantic allies and Beijing. "I don't see the EU and China uniting against the US," Max Bergmann, director of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) said.
Why Trump's tariffs won't push China and Europe closer

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Sophie Kiderlin

How Chinese Characters Work: The Evolution of a Three-Millennia-Old Writing SystemContrary to somewhat popular belief, Chinese characters aren’t just little pictures. In fact, most of them aren’t pictures at all. The very oldest, …
Europe markets head for muted open as U.S.-China trade war fears dominate

2 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Sophie Kiderlin

European markets are headed for a muted start to Friday's trading day as a volatile week for shares nears its end and concerns about a trade war between the U.S. and China persisted. The regional Stoxx 600 index had closed 3.7% higher Thursday, marking its best day in three years, as markets sought to recover losses sustained in the previous session.
Trump walked back his tariff rollout. But is the damage already done?

2 weeks ago | nbcchicago.com | Sophie Kiderlin

• U.S. President Donald Trump offered his trading partners — and financial markets — some reprieve Wednesday as he walked back his tariff policy. • Markets breathed a major sigh of relief, with a historic rally unfolding on Wall Street. • But the damage could already be done, some analysts are suggesting. U.S. President Donald Trump offered his trading partners — and financial markets — some reprieve on Wednesday as he walked back his tariff policy.
European markets set to jump at the open after Trump changes course on tariffs

2 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Sophie Kiderlin

European markets are on track to rise sharply when trading begins Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday reversed course on tariffs, sending global markets higher. In a volatile week for shares that has been marked by sharp market moves higher and lower, the pan-European Stoxx 600 had closed down 3.5% at its lowest closing level since January 2024 on Wednesday.
European stocks soar 4.9% as tariff pause gives traders respite from sell-off

2 weeks ago | nbcchicago.com | Chloe Taylor |Sophie Kiderlin

European markets rose sharply at the open on Thursday, after U.S. President Donald Trump temporarily reversed course on tariffs. The regional Stoxx 600 index was 4.9% higher at 9:35 a.m. in London, with stocks across the board surging to place all individual sectors firmly in positive territory. Banking, tech and industrials stocks notched the biggest gains, surging 6.9%, 6.5% and 5.8%, respectively.