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.
ECB cuts rates again as stagnant eurozone braces for Trump blast
Several members of the ECB’s Governing Council have already voiced such fears, stressing that the ECB should cut rates to a “neutral” level as quickly as possible. Deutsche Bank’s Mark Wall said in e-mailed comments that rates may “quite probably” end up below neutral by year-end.
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.
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.
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.
ECB cuts rates amid inflation goals; Trump critiques fed
On Thursday, the European Central Bank decided to lower interest rates by 0.25 percentage points. This action is justified by the expected achievement of the inflation target at 2 percent. After the announcement,
VIEW ECB cuts rates again, keeps door open to further easing
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.
ECB boss 'can't believe' 16-0 women's Ashes loss and promises review
Clare Connor, managing director of England women's cricket, discusses the fallout of the 16-0 Ashes defeat with BBC Sport.
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Euro set for deeper decline as market sees more ECB cuts
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Why the ECB’s Lagarde is looking out the window but could soon be rushing for the door
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ECB President Lagarde Dismisses Bitcoin as Reserve Asset for Member States
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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 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 ...
ECB governors see one more cut before debate heats up, sources say
A further European Central Bank interest rate cut is likely to go through in March without much resistance among policymakers ...