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.
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 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 rates again as inflation slows
The Frankfurt-based central bank reduced its key deposit rate a quarter point to 3.5 per cent. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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 ...
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 ...
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ECB cuts interest rates again as inflation cools
FRANKFURT — The European Central Bank cut its key deposit rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.50 percent, responding to a drop in inflation and increasing signs of weakness in the eurozone economy ...
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ECB cuts growth forecasts, still sees inflation at target in late 2025
The ECB has struggled with runaway inflation over the past three years but started to lower interest rates from record highs in June as price pressures are clearly moderating. Weak growth is one ...
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, ...