Bloomberg · Feb 17, 2026 · Collected from RSS
German investor optimism unexpectedly fell in February, tempering hopes that Europe’s largest economy is on the cusp of a strong revival.
Data from Germany in the coming days will shed light on whether Europe’s largest economy is on the cusp of a meaningful revival or still being hampered by Donald Trump’s tariffs and its own chronic shortcomings.
Eurozone manufacturing returned to growth in February, hitting a 44-month high as Germany led a factory rebound.
Private-sector activity in the euro area surpassed expectations as manufacturers recorded their best performance since 2022 thanks to surprise growth in Germany. Bloomberg's Alex Weber reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Private-sector activity in the euro area surpassed expectations as manufacturers recorded their best performance since 2022 thanks to surprise growth in Germany.
European investor optimism about economic growth has hit a record high, Bank of America’s latest fund manager survey shows, buoyed by hopes of German fiscal stimulus and defence spending.
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC is set to announce a share buyback worth as much as £1.5 billion ($2 billion), Sky News reported.