Tag: Euro Area

Cash holds firm despite euro area’s digital payment push

The European Central Bank has published new research showing that cash remains the payment method most widely accepted by businesses across the currency bloc,...

Prometeia warns Italy clings to growth in riskier world

The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is emerging as one of the most consequential macroeconomic flashpoints of 2026, according to the latest...

Prometeia: why Spain is outpacing Italy since the pandemic

Italy and Spain are two of the biggest beneficiaries of Next Generation EU, with approximately €194bn allocated to Italy and €100bn to Spain, equivalent...

Energy shock hits Europe: Prometeia

Italy's economic outlook has deteriorated following a sharp rise in energy prices, triggered by disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and escalating...

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