The European Central Bank plans to launch a digital euro in 2029, extending preparatory work after the current phase concludes. Officials will decide this week to proceed, contingent on a legal framework. Disagreements among EU lawmakers, particularly from the European People’s Party, and concerns over US payment firm dominance are creating roadblocks.
US stocks rebound on AI optimism revival; Dow rises 387 pts, Nasdaq, S&P 1%
Wall Street surged Monday, led by AI-related stocks like Meta and Nvidia, as Meta announced significant layoffs and Nvidia unveiled new components. Oil prices dipped