The Latest Breaking News from European Central Bank

Sluggish eurozone economies will not welcome ECB’s interest rate rise

Weak consumer spending as, people – especially in Germany, the EU’s largest economy – put more into savings

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2023

Europe's central bank faces close call on interest rates as threat of recession grows

The European Central Bank is deciding whether to raise interest rates again or not, and analysts are saying it's a close call

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

Will the ECB Raise Interest Rates on Thursday?

The European Central Bank (ECB) began its 2-day policy meeting today and will announce its interest rate decision on Thursday. Market expectations have swung in recent weeks from nearly no chance for a 25 bp rate hike on Thursday to a better than 50-50 chance of a rate hike, highlighting...

Barchart · Sep 13, 2023

Europe's banks could survive a drastic economic downturn, stress test shows

The European Central Bank says the banking sector could withstand a severe economic downturn without depleting their financial buffers against losses

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023

ECB urged to pause interest rate rises amid recession fears

Central bank raised rates by 0.25 percentage points in attempt to bring inflation down

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2023

Europe's central bank is set to pile on another rate increase. Is it the last in a record series?

The European Central Bank is set to raise interest rates again Thursday

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

Fed July Meeting: Will Powell Kill the Stock Rally?

The Fed's July meeting starts today and most traders expect a 25-basis point rate hike. Could Fed Chair Jerome Powell play the rally-killer yet again, or give traders more reasons to buy?

Barchart · Jul 25, 2023

Federal Reserve Expected To Raise Rates To Highest Level In 22 Years Amid Inflation Concerns‌

ECB also likely to hike rates; attention shifts to policy outlook for the rest of the year.

Zenger · Jul 24, 2023

Europeans invited to pick theme for new, 'more relatable' euro banknotes

People in the eurozone area have until the end of August to help choose a theme for the next generation of euro banknotes, as the European Central Bank prepares to revamp single currency for the first time in 20 years.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 16, 2023

Slovakia central bank chief says he won't step down despite bribery charges against him

The head of Slovakia’s central bank — a member of the European Central Bank committee that decides monetary policy for 20 countries — says he won't step down despite bribery charges against him

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023