Eurozone inflation rises unexpectedly but September rate cut still on July 31, 2024 Figures released today showed that prices rose 2.6 per cent in July, ahead of the 2.5 per cent expected by economists.
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.
European Central Bank set to cut interest rates despite inflation worries June 2, 2024 The European Central Bank is all but certain to be the first major central bank to cut interest rates this week as it shrugs off a rise in inflation and takes a different path in monetary policy from the UK and US.
Pound Sterling climbs to it highest level against the euro since August 2022 May 29, 2024 The pound hit its highest level against the euro since August 2022.
ECB poised to cut interest rates in divergence from Fed and Bank of England May 27, 2024 The European Central Bank (ECB) is almost certain to become the first major central bank to start cutting interest rates next week, with two key officials saying it is time to lower borrowing costs.
German recovery helps eurozone escape shallow recession April 30, 2024 According to figures released this morning by Eurostat, the eurozone grew 0.3 per cent between January and March, ahead of the 0.1 per cent expansion expected by economists.
Bank of England commits to ‘once in a generation’ reform after Bernanke review April 12, 2024 The review, launched last summer, was led by Ben Bernanke, who chaired the Federal Reserve between 2006 and 2014.
ECB holds interest rates steady again but signals a cut is on the way April 11, 2024 Inflation in the eurozone is fast approaching the two per cent target. 'Flash' figures out earlier this month showed that inflation fell to 2.4 per cent in March, below market expectations.
US inflation to attract attention as concerns grow over Fed interest rate cuts April 7, 2024 Markets will be hoping for stronger evidence that US inflation is falling to target when the latest figures are released on Wednesday.