Europe Macro and Staples and Retail Conference Update

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This Goldman Sachs update provides a higher inflation outlook for the Euro Area and summarizes key stock-specific takeaways for European companies including ASML, Siemens Energy, and Umicore.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Euro area headline inflation is forecasted to peak at 3.4% yoy in 2026Q4, higher than previously estimated.
  • 2.Umicore upgraded to Buy from Neutral following a reassessment of metals recycling upside and specialty materials strength.
  • 3.ASML maintains its Buy rating with an increased price target of €1,600, driven by higher leading-edge semis demand expectations.

Table of Contents

  • EUROPEAN ECONOMICS ANALYST - Euro Area—Some More Fuel for Inflation, but Fire Still Contained
  • CONSUMER STAPLES - European Consumer Staples and Retail Conference — Key Takeaways
  • ASML Holding (ASML.AS)
  • Siemens Energy (ENR1n.DE)
  • Umicore (UMI.BR)
  • SAP (SAPG.DE)
  • Bayer AG (BAYGn.DE)
  • Galderma (GALD.S)
  • Knorr Bremse (KBX.DE)
  • ON Holding (ONON)
  • UniCredit (CRDI.MI)
  • Notice to Australian Investors
  • Additional Disclaimers

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Authors

Ioannis Blekos

Securities

ASML HoldingENR1n.DEUMI.BRONONUNI

Themes

Rising Inflation Pressure in EurozoneAI Adoption in Consumer SectorsPositive Sentiment in Energy Infrastructure & Semi Capex

Regions

EuropeGermanyNetherlandsBelgium