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 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 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.
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.
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
Euro zone consumers, forecasters see higher inflation despite ECB optimism
Euro zone consumers and economists increased their inflation expectation for this year, raising some doubts about European Central Bank's prediction that price growth is firmly under control, separate surveys showed on Friday.
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
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ECB back at target by summer, supporting policy easing, Villeroy says
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Lagarde Says Confident Bitcoin Won't Enter ECB Reserves
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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 ...
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.