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Central banks must maintain independence: ECB's Lagarde

Monetary institutions worldwide need to maintain their independence, European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde said Thursday. Increasingly frequent economic shocks as well as declining trust in public institutions such as central banks threatened to weigh on their authority, Lagarde said.

The Economic Times

ECB chief economist sees persistent impact on inflation from Iran war

Iran war impact: The European Central Bank's chief economist Philip Lane warns of lasting inflation from the Middle East conflict's energy shock. Even if the war ends quickly, energy costs may remain high. This could lead to further interest rate hikes by the ECB. Central banks must carefully manage monetary…

The Economic Times

ECB Warns Risk Of Market Correction Rising As Stocks Hit Record Highs

Fresh warnings from top European policymakers come as global stocks continue climbing despite mounting geopolitical and economic risks.

International Business Times

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New York replaces 2030 emissions goal with 2040 target

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Euro Zone Inflation Risks Escalate As ECB Signals Persistent Price Pressures

The European Central Bank is facing renewed scrutiny over its inflation outlook as new signals point to lingering price pressures across services and energy-sensitive sectors.

International Business Times

Top 10 currencies in 2026 include Hungarian forint: Why they’re beating the US dollar

A war in the Gulf, a Federal Reserve frozen in place and a hawkish turn across Europe and the Pacific: how ten currencies are pulling away from a weakening US dollar.

Euronews

The cash-only trend that sees people relying on notes and coins at the weekend

The European Central Bank is actually encouraging people to keep a certain amount of cash at home

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Inflation increases to 2.5% in Europe as Iran war boosts energy prices

Europe’s inflation rate rose to 2.5% in March, according to official figures released Tuesday, as the Iran war sent energy prices sharply higher

The Independent UK

European stocks slip as Lagarde warns Iran war shock is 'beyond what we can imagine'

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has warned that markets are "overly optimistic" about the Iran war's economic impact, as stocks fell across Europe, Asia and Wall Street on Friday.

Euronews

European Central Bank holds rates unchanged as energy shock from Iran war causes massive uncertainty

The European Central Bank left its key interest rates unchanged Thursday and warned that the Iran war would boost inflation in the short term through higher energy prices but that the long-term impact on consumer prices and the economy was uncertain

The Independent UK

Markets on edge as ECB prepares to set interest rates amid energy price surge

European markets have opened lower as investors await the European Central Bank’s rate decision, with a sharp rise in gas and oil prices fuelling fresh inflation concerns.

Euronews

Bank of England tipped to raise UK interest rates twice this year to fight inflation shock from Middle East crisis, as oil and gas prices rise – as it happened

UK central bank has left rates on hold, and warned that CPI inflation will be higher in the near term as a result of the ‘new shock to the economy’ from Iran war

The Guardian - UK

Newsletter: Several EU countries ‘up in arms’ over Commissioner Šuica’s Board of Peace trip

Also in this newsletter: Political jostling for the European Central Bank presidency begins amid rumours of Lagarde’s early departure; and an exclusive story on the new procedure agreed to select the host of the European Customs Authority.

Euronews

Could inflation in Europe make an unexpected comeback in 2026?

The eurozone's private sector grew in January, but services inflation is showing a sustained rise, raising fresh concerns for the ECB.

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Eurozone inflation falls to ECB’s 2% target as price pressures ease

Inflation in the eurozone returned to the European Central Bank’s 2% target in December, offering reassurance to policymakers as price pressures continue to ease.

The Independent UK

Bulgaria is joining the euro. Here's what it means for consumers and businesses

Bulgaria is welcoming a new year and a new currency

The Guardian - UK

More UK interest rate cuts expected in 2026 after Bank of England lowers borrowing costs to near three-year low – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey switches vote – allowing rate cut today

Euronews

ECB declines to provide emergency liquidity for reparations loan to Ukraine

The latest effort to support Ukraine with immobilised Russian assets has suffered a new setback at the hands of the European Central Bank, which warned that the plan would violate EU treaties and undermine the institution's independence.

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Benzinga

Europe's Digital Euro Just Got a Launch Date—And It Could Reshape How You Pay for Everything by 2029

The European Central Bank just dropped a timeline that could fundamentally alter how 450 million Europeans handle money, and the implications stretch far beyond just replacing cash in your wallet.

Benzinga

ECB's Digital Euro Hits Political Wall—And That Could Be Bad News For Your Privacy

The European Central Bank’s digital euro is facing a harsh reality check in the European Parliament, where lawmakers are raising red flags about everything from banking disruption to privacy violations, according to Reuters.

International Business Times

Europe Slow To Match Economic Rivals US, China: Draghi

The European Union is "failing to match the speed of change" in the United States and China and must act urgently on economic reforms to avoid falling further behind, a key report's author said Tuesday.

International Business Times

France Political Crisis Looms Over ECB Meeting

France's political crisis will likely take centre stage at a European Central Bank meeting Thursday, with turmoil in the eurozone's second-biggest economy causing a fresh headache for policymakers.

International Business Times

ECB Set To Hold Rates Steady With Eye On France Crisis

The European Central bank is expected to hold interest rates steady again this week with inflation under control and US tariff tensions easing, even as France's political crisis presents a new headache.

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss backs Trump attacks on Fed and says ‘reckoning’ on way for central banks

Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister also critical of Bank of England and European Central Bank

Euronews

Sliding doors: The EU that could’ve been with Draghi in charge

Mario Draghi rather than Ursula von der Leyen, was mooted to lead the European Commission in summer 2024. Facing Donald Trump over tariffs, unveiling the EU’s long-term budget, and setting out a different course for Europe, here’s how the EU might have looked if it had caught that train.

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