Euro zone inflation may rise in coming months - Lagarde Euro zone inflation could tick up in the coming months but European Central Bank interest rates held at their current level for long enough could … Business • 10 Nov
Lagarde bets record high rates will curb inflation The European Central Bank's record high deposit rate could help cut inflation to 2%, ECB President Christine Lagarde said today, repeating the bank's guidance that … Business • 25 Sep
ECB's Lagarde: Pinning inflation expectations is key Central banks must pin inflation expectations at their targets at a time when changes in the labour and energy markets as well as geopolitica Business • 04 Sep
ECB raises interest rates again but keeps options open The European Central Bank raised its deposit rate to a historic high today and kept its options open on whether more increases will be needed … Business • 27 Jul
ECB's Lagarde sees no rate peak call in near term The European Central Bank is unlikely to call a peak in interest rates in the near future and it should not waver in its fight … Business • 27 Jun
ECB nears end of tightening cycle final stretch remains The European Central Bank has gone through most of its monetary policy tightening to bring inflation back to its medium-term target of 2%, though the … Business • 01 Jun
ECB set to step down to 25 bps rate move on May 4 The European Central Bank will almost certainly add 25 basis points to its deposit rate on May 4 and then take it to 3.5% or … Business • 25 Apr
Euro, dollar status should not be taken for granted The US and the euro zone should not take the international status of their currencies for granted as countries such as China and Russia seek … Business • 18 Apr
Euro zone inflation to slow, predicts Lagarde The high rate of inflation in the euro zone ought to come down over the coming months, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said today. Business • 14 Apr
ECB to watch bank rates for signs of stress - Lagarde The European Central Bank's interest rate increases are just starting to take effect on the economy but their transmission may become stronger as a result … Business • 22 Mar
ECB increases euro zone interest rates again The European Central Bank raised interest rates by 50 basis points today as promised, ignoring financial market chaos and calls by investors to dial back … Business • 16 Mar
ECB chief vows to do 'whatever it takes' on inflation European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde said today she will do whatever it takes to bring down high inflation and restore price stability. Business • 08 Mar
ECB seen struggling with mixed messages The European Central Bank's policy signals do not seem to convince investors any more, analysts say, whether it is trying to raise their expectations for … Business • 23 Jan
ECB's Lagarde says we haven't reached inflation peak Euro zone inflation has not peaked and the risk is that it will turn out even higher than currently expected, European Central Bank President Christine … Business • 28 Nov 22
ECB can't just mirror Fed moves, Lagarde says The European Central Bank must be attentive to policy decisions by the US Federal Reserve, which influence global markets, but cannot just mirror its moves, … Business • 03 Nov 22
ECB minutes show overwhelming inflation worries European Central Bank policymakers meeting last month worried that inflation could get stuck at exceptionally high levels so aggressive policy tightening was needed, even at … Business • 06 Oct 22
Lagarde vows to fight 'undesirably high' inflation The European Central Bank will go "as far as necessary" to fight inflation that is set to remain "undesirably high" for "some time to come", … Business • 28 Jun 22
ECB moves timing of policy decisions, press conferences The European Central Bank has moved the timing of its policy announcements and press conferences, unveiling its decisions later than in the past and shortening … Business • 27 Jun 22
Lane signals two ECB interest rate hikes by September The chief economist of the European Central Bank, Philip Lane, has indicated that interest rates in the euro area will go up by 0.25% in … Business • 30 May 22
Lagarde sees rate at zero or just above by September European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said today that she saw the ECB's deposit rate at zero or "slightly above" by the end of September, … Business • 24 May 22
ECB likely to get out of negative rates by September The European Central Bank is likely to lift its deposit rate out of negative territory by the end of September and could raise it further … Business • 23 May 22
ECB's Lagarde gives central bank chiefs louder voice European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has given national central bank chiefs a bigger say in policy meetings. Business • 18 May 22
ECB confirms plans to end bond buys in third quarter The European Central Bank stuck to plans today to finally end its stimulus programme in the third quarter but gave no further clues on its … Business • 16 Apr 22
ECB's Lagarde has Covid-19 but symptoms mild European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said today she has tested positive for Covid-19 but her symptoms are mild and she will continue to work. Business • 07 Apr 22
ECB's Lagarde insists inflation will stop rising Food and energy prices in the euro zone should stop rising, which should help the euro zone avoid a combination of stagnant growth and high … Business • 30 Mar 22