ECB policymakers hint at more rate cuts on inflation optimism
European Central Bank policymakers backed further policy easing on Friday just a day after the bank's fourth straight rate cut, despite fresh surveys pointing to continued inflation momentum. The ECB cut interest rates to 2.
German Inflation Unexpectedly Falls, Reassuring ECB After Rate Cut
Germany’s inflation rate declined unexpectedly this month, though remains above the target of the European Central Bank, which this week cut its key interest rate. Consumer prices were 2.3% higher in January than the first month of 2024,
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 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 set to cut rates this week: Could Trump tariffs cloud outlook?
The ECB is expected to cut rates by 25bps to 2.75% on Thursday as inflation nears 2% and growth remains weak. Analysts see further cuts in 2025, but US trade tariffs could add uncertainty.
ECB cuts rate again as eurozone falters, with eye on Trump
The European Central Bank cut interest rates again Thursday and signalled more to come as the eurozone economy flatlines, while warning of trade tensions and uncertainty amid US President Donald Trump's protectionist agenda.
French Inflation Stays Cool in January After ECB Cut Rates Again
French inflation was stable at the beginning of the year, figures showed Friday, a day after the European Central Bank again lowered its key interest rates amid a eurozone economy going nowhere fast.
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
ECB Cuts Rates But Euro Zone Fails to Grow
The European Central Bank lowered borrowing costs for a fifth time since June and while policymakers are confident the 2% inflation target is in reach, they are concerned about the euro zone’s stalling economy.
ECB should use bond buys more sparingly in future, Knot says
The European Central Bank should use bond purchases more sparingly in the future given costly side effects, Dutch central ...
ECB and Fed Policy Split Sets Up the Euro for a Deeper Decline
Diverging signals about monetary policy from the European Central Bank and Federal Reserve this week have set the euro on a ...
ECB: Heading Towards Neutral
Despite still elevated domestic inflation, weak growth and inflation projected at target this year strengthen the case for further rate cuts.
ECB back at target by summer, supporting policy easing, Villeroy says
Euro zone inflation will be back at the European Central Bank's 2% target by the summer and interest rates could keep on ...
ECB May Drop ‘Restrictive’ Label on Rate Stance as Soon as March
The European Central Bank may stop describing its monetary policy stance as “restrictive” at its next decision in March, ...
ECB delivers quarter-point cut and little change in tone
ECB cuts the deposit rate by a quarter point to 2.75 per cent as expected and offers little shift in tone from December as it continues to move policy away from restrictive territory ...
Beethoven or birds? ECB seeks ideas for new banknote designs
The European Central Bank is seeking a new design for euro banknotes, with possible subjects including great cultural figures ...