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 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 cuts rates and governors expect more amid weak growth
The European Central Bank cut interest rates on Thursday and policymakers guided for a further reduction in March as concerns over lacklustre economic growth supersede worries about persistent inflation.
ECB to look past Trump risk and push on with rate cuts
Despite US President Donald Trump's sabre-rattling, the European Central Bank is set to press on with interest rate cuts Thursday as officials increasingly voice confidence that the fight against inflation is on track.
Rates Spark: PMIs are unlikely to impact the next two ECB cuts
With the next two ECB cuts seen as done deals, consensus PMIs won’t move the needle Data has a chance to make a return as a driver of markets today with the eurozone flash PMIs offering a fresh take on economic sentiment amid the politically changing winds.
Market pricing of up to four ECB rate cuts this year is reasonable, Vujcic says
Market expectations for European Central Bank interest rate cuts are reasonable and risks around the inflation outlook are broadly balanced, Croatian central bank chief Boris Vujcic said on Monday.
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.
Weak growth, ECB boost traders' euro area rate cut confidence
Traders grew more confident on Thursday that the European Central Bank would deliver three more rate cuts this year, as weak growth data followed by the bank's latest rate reduction highlighted the need for more easing.
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 ...
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 ...
Morning Bid: Megacaps mixed as Fed pauses; ECB cut and GDP up next
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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 ...
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Where there are still good interest rates for savers
On Thursday, the European Central Bank (ECB) once again lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percent to 2.75 percent. While ...