Author: Elise Martin

The DAX, the CAC 40, and the endless negotiations of the European Central Bank make up Elise's daily rhythm. Paris-born and Sorbonne-educated, she moved into financial journalism after an early career in EU policy work, which still colors how she frames market stories around regulation. She's fluent in four languages, a fact that comes in handy when chasing sources across the continent. Away from the desk, she paints watercolors and swears it improves her attention to detail on deadline.

BERLIN, Sept. 10 — Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said Thursday that he is concerned about the growing influence of far-right parties across Europe, warning that their policies could have broader consequences for Germany’s economy and international investment appeal. Speaking at a European Central Bank press conference in Berlin, Nagel questioned what the political shift could mean for German society, national values and the country’s economic prospects. “What does this make with our country, with our society, the values we are sharing? Some of these concepts are self-defeating in an economic sense,” Nagel said. His comments came after Germany’s far-right Alternative…

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BERLIN (BE Markets Desk): The pound edged lower against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday as markets awaited comments from senior Bank of England officials that could offer fresh clues about the central bank’s approach to inflation and interest rates. Sterling was trading at $1.3529, down 0.12% on the day. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden and Monetary Policy Committee members Megan Greene and Alan Taylor are due to appear before lawmakers on the Treasury Select Committee at 1315 GMT. Their comments come as investors assess the outlook for interest rates amid renewed pressure from energy prices…

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