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 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.
French PM urges ECB to cut rates to boost growth
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou urged the European Central Bank to cut rates faster to help bolster economic growth in Europe now that inflation is back to normal levels, saying it was crucial to compete with superpowers like China and America.
French inflation stalls, fueling bets on ECB rate cuts
The economic landscape of Europe is marked by a delicate balance as recent inflation data presents a mixed picture, particularly in France and Germany. While French inflation has unexpectedly remained steady,
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 ...
Euro Zone Consumers, Forecasters See Higher Inflation Despite ECB Optimism
Meanwhile the ECB's survey of 19,000 euro area consumers showed a similar uptick in expectations last month. Median ...
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 ...
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ECB will not fully tame inflation this year, fear European consumers
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Eurozone consumers do not believe the European Central Bank will be able to fully tame inflation over the ...
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 ...
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Euro set for deeper decline as market sees more ECB cuts
Traders are ramping up bets for a deeper divergence between European and US interest rates, setting the euro on a clear path ...
Dax Index News: German Inflation in Focus, Trump’s Trade War Risks DAX Gains
ECB rate cuts lift DAX to new highs, but inflation data and Trump’s trade threats pose risks. Can the rally hold?
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.
German inflation holds steady at 2.8% in January
Germany's annual inflation rate held steady in January but core inflation eased markedly, keeping intact expectations of ...