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The robust Eurozone economy
European Central Bank thinks it will pull through OK, especially if the new ceasefire holds
EU lawmakers approve long-delayed US trade deal
European parliament votes yes to last year’s agreement with Donald Trump to stave off tariff threat
If Brussels starts a trade war, Beijing will finish it
Wargaming the EU-China conflict warns Europe against aggression towards an opponent with superior firepower
FirstFT: $300bn reconstruction fund to rebuild Iran
Also in today’s newsletter: Japan’s interest rates hit a 31-year high and private equity’s warning for law and accountancy
Bank of Japan raises rates to 1% for first time since 1995
Central bank says it will stop reducing level of monthly bond purchases from next year
Bank of Japan raises rates in response to inflation risks
BoJ notes that pass-through of high oil prices ‘progressing at a relatively fast pace’ through Japan’s economy
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A View from the Bridge - April 2026
“Never forget where you’re coming from” is the chorus line to a Take That hit from 1995 and much of yesterday’s policy decision and press conference was metaphorically sung in that vein.
PegasusCapital - 01/05/2026
