ECB's de Guindos says how low rates go depends on inflation development
Inflation is approaching the European Central Bank's 2% target, and how much lower the rates will go depends on data confirming inflation is converging towards that target in a sustainable manner, the bank's vice president told Slovak newspaper Hospodarske Noviny.
ECB Likely to Stick to Rate-Cut Course Despite Inflation Rise
Eurozone inflationary pressures are likely to ease and the European Central Bank should stick to its course of reducing interest rates into the summer, Commerzbank’s Vincent Stamer says.
ECB cuts interest rates and keeps more easing on table
The European Central Bank cut interest rates as expected on Thursday and kept more easing on the table, sticking to its view that inflation in the euro zone is increasingly under control despite concerns about global trade.
Euro zone inflation rises but March rate cut still likely
Euro zone inflation accelerated last month but remained on an anticipated course that could let the European Central Bank cut interest rates further, even if a surging dollar, a looming trade war and higher gas prices raise uncertainty.
ECB’s Villeroy Sees More Rate Cuts as 2% Inflation Goal Nears
European Central Bank Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau said more interest-rate cuts are likely as inflation approaches its target.
​Eurozone inflation unexpectedly quickens, backing ECB’s caution
Euro-area inflation unexpectedly accelerated, supporting a cautious approach by the European Central Bank (ECB) to lowering interest rates while the sputtering economy faces intensifying trade threats from the US.
Excessive ECB Caution Could Push Inflation Below Target, Chief Economist Says
The European Central Bank should avoid excessive caution in lowering its key interest rate, but must also be alert to signs ...
ECB's Centeno hopes key interest rate will drop to 2% sooner, not later
The European Central bank may need to cut interest rates below a neutral level to stimulate economic growth as inflation is ...
World inflation at risk of rekindling with Trump’s trade war
Trump’s arrival has added to pre-existing worries. Despite an International Monetary Fund official declaring in October that ...
Czech Central Bank Cuts Key Interest Rate to 3.75% as Inflation Stays Higher Than Expected
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic’s central bank cut its key interest rate again Thursday with inflation higher than expected ...
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ECB Inflation Goal in Reach to Allow Taking Foot Off Rate Brake, Knot Says
Speaking on the Buitenhof TV program, Knot — who’s among the more hawkish rate setters — said that “inflation is well on track to return to the desired 2% later this year.” The ECB last ...
ECB Cut All But Certain With Price Goal in View: Decision Guide
The European Central Bank is set to lower interest rates for a fifth meeting as inflation that’s nearing the 2% target lets ...
‘Neutral’ rate is not driving monetary policy, say ECB officials
While the neutral rate is almost certainly lower than 2.75 per cent, the ECB’s current benchmark deposit rate, there is also disagreement about what the exact figure is. It cannot be directly measured ...
European Central bank cuts benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point to boost stagnant economy
The European Central Bank is cutting its key interest rate, a step to boost an economy that’s struggling to grow as consumers ...
Europe could be a big loser in US-China trade war, ECB warns
European Central Bank interest rates have room to fall further as inflation moderates, ECB board member Piero Cipollone said, ...