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 rate cut, US tariffs and BRICS
Fri, 31st, – CET DE German prelim CPI. Fri, 31st, 14:30 CET CA Gross domestic product. Fri, 31st, 14:30 CET US Core PCE price index.
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.
ECB Cuts Rates With Economy at a Standstill
The central bank cut rates by a quarter point, as it rushes to brace a stagnant economy against President Trump’s threatened tariffs.
Stock markets firm on ECB rate cut, corporate results
European stock markets rose Thursday as the European Central Bank cut interest rates again while US shares were steady after a mixed bag of company earnings reports.
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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.
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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ECB President Lagarde Dismisses Bitcoin as Reserve Asset for Member States
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Yen set for best January since 2018; dollar firm ahead of tariff deadline
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