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Downturn in once-thriving residential construction industry poses challenge for EU’s largest economy
Central bank’s president tells FT rates must be kept at current levels for ‘long enough’
Also in this newsletter: Portugal calls a snap election as Spain moves to form a government
Deal to help shield country’s manufacturers from high energy costs likely to draw criticism from Brussels
Central bank’s chief economist Philip Lane says return to pre-crisis levels would destabilise banks
Officials say they would want to see companies cutting profit margins to be convinced inflation would fall sufficiently
Expat tax reform and privatisation of TAP airline on hold as country awaits president’s decision on what comes next
Bloc is falling behind its global counterparts, says former ECB president
Country’s biggest mortgage lender rejects criticism that banks are holding back
Incomes are rising but productivity has largely stalled, the fund says
Berlin’s asylum package, which could see processing centres set up outside EU, scales back benefits for refugees
Growing number of European multinationals move production to politically friendly countries
This series examines the powerful ripple effects of extended high interest rates across businesses, governments and economies around the globe
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Many of the major central banks have decided to hold rates steady, but few officials are yet declaring victory over inflation
Signs of weakness in labour market could relieve inflationary pressures in 20-member bloc
More companies cut jobs as Europe’s largest economy stagnates and borrowing costs rise
Lowest rate for more than 2 years bolsters expectations that ECB will not raise rates further
Price growth in largest EU economy lower than expected at 3% but output shrank in third quarter
ECB’s Andrea Enria says lack of cross-border integration increases costs for customers
EU member states and the European Commission must demonstrate will for corrective action
The ECB head on steep learning curves, managing shocks — and taking deep breaths
Christiane Benner, the first female head of IG Metall, warns against the country’s ‘creeping deindustrialisation’
Decision ends unprecedented streak of 10 consecutive increases in borrowing costs
Federico Freni says communication on new levy was poor, while measures on bad loans are unnecessary
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