The Latest Breaking News from European Central Bank

FTSE 100 Live: ECB hikes rates by an unprecedented 0.75%, UK announces energy bill plan

The biggest single rate hike in the history of the European Central Bank and Liz Truss’s energy bill support package are the major areas of focus for traders today.

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2022

European Central Bank to join US Fed in outsized rate hikes

Europe is going to see higher interest rates

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022

Alibaba, Nio Fall Over 2% In Weak Hang Seng Opening: Why Investors Are Focused On Fed's Beige Book, ECB Move

Hong Kong stocks opened lower on Wednesday, with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 1.43%, as investors braced for the release of the U.S. Federal Reserve's Beige Book (a commentary on economic conditions) due later today and the European Central Bank's policy decision on Thursday.

Benzinga · Sep 7, 2022

Italy's government is in turmoil. Here's how it got there — and what's next

Mario Draghi helped restore the country's influence and reputation. With his resignation as prime minister, stability in Italy and the rest of Europe is unclear.

WEKU · Jul 25, 2022

The Guardian view on European democracy: central bankers are villains and heroes

Editorial: The European Central Bank is effectively deciding how much a eurozone government can spend. That can’t last for long

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2022

ECB hikes interest rates for the first time in more than a decade as outlook darkens

The European Central Bank brought an end to the era of negative interest rates in the eurozone, with a bigger than expected half-point hike, intended to combat soaring inflation. ECB President Christine Lagarde has warned of a darkening economic outlook.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 22, 2022

ASX ends flat as big four banks lift interest rate forecasts, ECB moves rates higher

The ASX ends its trading week with a flat session, as investors digested the European Central Bank's first rate rise in more than a decade amid growing political uncertainty in Italy.

ABC News · Jul 21, 2022

Brexit: European interest rates rise may push up UK’s divorce bill by £5bn

New Treasury estimate comes as European Central Bank increases interest rates for first time in 11 years

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2022

Far right in front for snap Italy election after Draghi goes

Brothers of Italy party favourites to top ballot in September with 24% of votes based on recent polling

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2022

Recession Ireland: European Central Bank raises interest rates by 0.5% as experts warn of slump

The move marks the end of an era of historically low interest rates which many believe may be the beginning of a recession

Dublin Live · Jul 21, 2022