European stock markets experienced slight upward trends on December 18 as investors await the U.S. Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision. The Fed may lower interest rates by 25 basis points but is expected to temper expectations for further cuts in the coming year due to persistent inflation. Meanwhile, Greece’s economy shows signs of steady improvement with promising macroeconomic indicators, as discussed by Konstantinos Tsoukalas, head of the State Budget Office, during a quarterly report presentation.

Source