European Central bank cuts benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point to boost stagnant economy
The European Central Bank is cutting its key interest rate, a step to boost an economy that’s struggling to grow as consumers burned by inflation warily eye price tags and businesses try to chart a course amid political turmoil in leading economies France and Germany.
Weak Growth, ECB Boost Traders' Euro Area Rate Cut Confidence
With the bloc facing a bleak outlook, some analysts said the ECB would have to cut rates below the 2% that markets expect to see by year-end. A 2% deposit rate falls in line with estimates for the so-called neutral rate in the euro zone, which neither restricts nor boosts growth.
ECB cuts rates and leaves room for more easing as growth lags
The European Central Bank has cut interest rates and kept the door open to further policy easing as concerns over lacklustre economic growth supersede worries about persistent inflation.
ECB decision: Interest rates cut to nearly 2-year low — and more easing likely
The European Central Bank on Thursday cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, saying it expects inflation to fall back to its target later in the year and signaling that further easing is likely in coming months.
ECB Cut All But Certain With Price Goal in View: Decision Guide
The European Central Bank is set to lower interest rates for a fifth meeting as inflation that’s nearing the 2% target lets officials further loosen the shackles on the economy.
Stocks cheer megacap earnings; euro dips after ECB rate cut
Wall Street shares looked set for more gains on Thursday, as investors cheered earnings from Meta, but shunned Microsoft, while the dollar was steady against most other currencies after the Federal Reserve left rates unchanged.
ECB To Cut Rates Again As Lagarde Sees Disinflation "Well On Track"
The European Central Bank lowered its interest rates for a fourth policy session in a row on Thursday and is likely to opt for more
European markets head for higher open anticipating ECB rate cut; Shell and Deutsche Bank earnings on deck
European markets are set for a higher open Thursday as investors await key earnings, and the European Central Bank’s latest monetary policy decision.
Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
The European Central Bank cut interest rates on Thursday and kept the door open to further policy easing as concerns over lacklustre economic growth supersede worries about persistent inflation. Following are highlights of ECB President Christine Lagarde's comments at a news conference after the policy meeting.
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