ECB and Swiss Central Banks Poised for Key Rate Cuts Amid Economic Challenges
TL;DR
European markets saw slight declines as investors awaited the European Central Bank's (ECB) final monetary policy decision of the year, with expectations of a 25-basis-point rate cut. The Swiss National Bank surprised with a 50-basis-point cut amid inflation challenges and a strong franc. Meanwhile, U.S. inflation data aligned with forecasts, and traders anticipate a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. Brunello Cucinelli shares rose despite a retail sector slump, while Inditex shares fell following disappointing results.
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