Inflation, ECB and interest rates

French Inflation Cools to Lowest in Four Years as ECB Prepares to Cut Rates Again
France’s inflation fell to its lowest level in four years, taking it further below the European Central Bank’s target and priming the bank for a fresh cut to interest rates next week. Consumer prices in the country rose 0.
ECB's Nagel sees more rate cuts as inflation outlook encouraging
The European Central Bank has room to cut its interest rates further if inflation eases to its 2% goal this year as it expects, ECB policymaker Joachim Nagel said on Tuesday, adding the outlook for prices was "encouraging".
Euro zone inflation rises but March rate cut still likely
The ECB lowered borrowing costs for the fourth straight time last week and hinted at even more policy easing since inflation could be back at its 2% goal by late summer, economic growth is anaemic and a trade war was a distinct possibility.
ECB Rate-Cut Path Faces Growing Risk From Erratic Trump Policies
Economists have added a big disclaimer to their view that the European Central Bank will cut interest rates three more times: Donald Trump.
ECB to cut rates again on March 6 as focus turns to growth: Reuters Poll
The European Central Bank will trim its deposit rate again next week to 2.50%, according to all 82 economists polled by Reuters who expected two further cuts by the middle of this year.
ECB May Choose to Pause Rate Cuts If Inflation Proves Stubborn
The European Central Bank may choose to pause interest-rate cuts as inflationary pressures loom, Stephane Colliac and Guillaume Derrien at BNP Paribas write in a note to clients.
ECB getting closer to rate cut pause, Schnabel says
The European Central Bank is getting closer to a pause in interest cuts since it is no longer clear that policy remains restrictive and energy price surges raise inflation risks, ECB board member Isabel Schnabel has said.
Softer inflation, weak growth bolster case for ECB rate cuts
Euro zone inflation prospects improved while growth remained anaemic, fresh data showed on Friday, solidifying the case for further ECB rate cuts to stimulate an economy that has been stagnant for nearly two years.
Economists See Growing Risk That Trump Upends ECB Rate Cuts
Economists have added a big disclaimer to their view that the European Central Bank will cut interest rates three more times: Donald Trump.
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ECB Can Keep Cutting Rates as Inflation Approaches Target, Bundesbank’s Nagel Says
The European Central Bank can continue to reduce interest rates as eurozone inflation approaches its target, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said Tuesday. “Incoming data suggest that we ...
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ECB Deposit Rate Could Be 2% in the Summer, Villeroy Says
(Bloomberg) -- Cuts could bring European Central Bank interest rates to 2% this summer but beyond that there’s no clarity on direction, according to Governing Council member Francois ...
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Europe’s companies are borrowing more money from banks
Falling interest rates are boosting the desire to invest: Companies in the eurozone are asking for more and more loans. The ...
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Bundesbank posts $20.8B loss in 2024 due to high interest payments
Germany's Bundesbank posted €19.8 billion ($20.79 billion) in 2024 due to high net interest income loss, the bank said in its ...
Trader Eyes €25 Million Payout With Bet on ECB Rate Reaching 1%
An options trader is seeking a near eight-fold payout on a wager that the European Central Bank will slash interest rates to ...