ECB holds interest rates at 22-year high as Lagarde warns rate cut talk ‘premature’ January 25, 2024 Although markets expected rates to be left on hold, investors were looking out for any signs that interest rates will be lowered.
ECB set to hold interest rates steady as markets look for clues on cuts January 21, 2024 The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to keep interest rates on hold when it meets on Thursday, but markets will be keeping a close eye on what policymakers reveal about the timing of rate cuts.
Labour market costs will put the ECB’s ‘camp permanent’ inflation policy to the test January 4, 2024 The ECB has moved into "camp permanent" on inflation, but cracks in the labour market will pose a challenge in 2024, writes Sylvain Broyer.
Why Goldman Sachs predict ‘earlier and more aggressive’ interest rate cuts from central banks December 18, 2023 Goldman Sachs expects "earlier and more aggressive rate cuts" from central banks after a significant fall in inflation over recent months.
Eurozone inflation slumps raising the prospect of rate cuts November 30, 2023 Core inflation - which strips out volatile components like food and energy - dropped from 4.2 per cent to 3.6 per cent.
Hunt should ‘urgently’ announce UK response to US green deal, investors warn November 21, 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt should “urgently” announce the UK’s response to the US green subsidy package to support business confidence, investors have warned.
Compass: Catering firm thanks inflation for surging profits November 20, 2023 Compass has unveiled a jump in revenues for the year as the catering giant was bolstered by food inflation and demand for its products.
ECB’s rate hikes bring down inflation, but growth falls as bloc faces recession October 31, 2023 The European Central Bank's (ECB) interest rates hikes have helped to bring down inflation across the bloc, but the costs are becoming clear as growth contracted in the third quarter.
Inflation target: Why economists think it’s time for a change October 24, 2023 With inflation now on the way down, attention is beginning to turn to what the 'new normal' will be - if we ever make it there.
ECB to leave interest rates on hold as battle against inflation nears finale October 22, 2023 The European Central Bank (ECB) is almost certain to leave interest rates on hold later this week, but retain the option of hiking rates again if circumstances require.
