ECB, inflation
Central banks may face volatile inflation for years to come, ECB's Lagarde says
Profound shifts in the world economy could make inflation volatile for years to come, complicating efforts to control prices, but sticking with inflation-targeting regimes is still the best option, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Friday.
ECB's Lagarde predicts inflation to hit 2% target next year
ECB President Christine Lagarde praised the "remarkable" unwinding of inflation with minimal job losses, projecting inflation to hit target by 2025. However, she warned that significant uncertainties remain.
Nagel Says Inflation to Hit 2% Goal, ECB Must Stay Focused
European Central Bank policymakers must remain on alert even with consumer-price growth on track to slow to 2% by the end of next year, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said.
ECB cuts rates as growth and inflation slow
The European Central Bank cut its interest rates on Thursday, saying lower inflation and economic growth were allowing it to take its foot off the brake slightly.
ECB cuts interest rates again as inflation continues to ease
The ECB cut interest rates for the second time this cycle reflecting the continued progress on inflation and "subdued" economic activity.
ECB decision: Central bank cuts deposit rate by 25 basis points as inflation cools
An uptick in services inflation is clearly requires "very attentive understanding" and monitoring, ECB President Christine Lagarde said, but is expected to subside in 2025. Services inflation in the eurozone ticked up to 4.
ECB cuts interest rates for second time as inflation continues to slow
Frankfurt trims its key lending rate, the one that affects mortgage rates, by 25 basis points to 4 per cent, providing some relief for mortgage holders
ECB Must Prepare for More-Volatile Inflation Era, Lagarde Says
The European Central Bank must think hard about how it deals with risks and uncertainty in an era of more-volatile inflation and less clarity about monetary-policy transmission, President Christine Lagarde said.
ECB may accelerate rate cuts in coming months, Panetta says
The European Central Bank's rate cutting cycle could accelerate over coming months, governing council member Fabio Panetta said on Thursday. The ECB last week cut its key interest rates by 25 basis points after a similar move in June,
Euro zone inflation not where ECB wants it to be, Bundesbank chief says
Euro zone inflation is still not as low as the European Central Bank would like, so interest rates need to remain ...
ECB Will Know More in December, But All Options Open, Guindos Says
The European Central Bank will be better informed on the state of the economy and inflation at its final meeting of the year, ...
Eurozone inflation figures see drop in August, edging nearer to ECB 2% target
Services were the main reason for the boost but growth in inflation was at the slowest rate in three years and inching ...
Inflation’s down and the European Central Bank has cut rates, again. Next up: The Fed
With inflation subsiding, the European Central Bank is expected to cut interest rates again on Thursday to prop up tepid growth with lower borrowing costs for companies ...
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Inflation fell to 2.2% in Europe, clearing the way for a European Central Bank rate cut in September
Energy prices fell in August by 3%, helping lower the overall figure, while inflation fell to 2% in Germany, the eurozone’s largest economy. The monthly figure is now close to the ECB’s target ...