Eurozone grows faster than expected but Germany faces recession threat again July 30, 2024 The eurozone grew slightly faster than expected in the second quarter, but Germany slumped back into contraction as Europe’s largest economy faced the threat of recession again. Figures released today by Eurostat showed that the eurozone grew 0.3 per cent in the second quarter, matching the pace of growth in the first quarter and slightly [...]
ECB leaves rates unchanged but investors left guessing on next steps July 18, 2024 The ECB voted to leave interest rates on hold.
ECB to dominate focus for traders in busy week of UK data July 15, 2024 "It seems extremely unlikely that the ECB will cut rates again when they meet next week," analysts at RBC said.
Central banks keep markets guessing on path of interest rates July 2, 2024 Investors looking for clear guidance on the path of interest rates received few firm commitments from top central bankers on Tuesday.
Eurozone inflation edges lower in June as food and energy prices ease July 2, 2024 The ECB cut interest rates for the first time in five years last month.
Bank of England to take heart from positive surveys as markets wait on interest rate cuts June 7, 2024 Although there were no major releases, two surveys showed encouraging signs that inflationary pressures were easing, welcome news after April's inflation data came in hotter than expected.
ECB cuts interest rates by 25 basis points but warns on ‘elevated’ inflation June 6, 2024 A number of smaller central banks have already started cutting interest rates, including the Swiss, the Swedish and the Canadian.
ECB to cut interest rates but path beyond June ‘still open’ June 6, 2024 "The rationale behind the cut will be to very gradually reduce the level of monetary policy restrictiveness without ending restrictiveness," Carsten Brzeski, ING's global head of macro said.
FTSE 100 today: UK stocks set to open higher as rate cut odds strengthen; ECB in focus June 6, 2024 Asian markets mirrored Wall Street's surge. All eyes are on the ECB's likely rate cut and Christine Lagarde's press conference.
Raine Group and Deloitte to advise on sale of Hundred teams May 30, 2024 The ECB will be advised by the Raine Group and Deloitte over the sale of Hundred teams to private investment. Stakes in each of the eight teams will become an investable asset and it is understood that there is interest from private firms both in Europe and in the likes of the United States and [...]