ECB's Lane say first rate hike is no big deal The European Central Bank's first rate hike in over a decade is no big issue for the ECB and the question is rather how fast … Business • 29 Apr
Euro zone inflation rises to new high of 7.5% in April Inflation across the euro area is forecast to have risen to 7.5% in April, according to the latest "flash" estimate from EU's statistical service Eurostat. Business • 29 Apr
Euro zone inflation close to peak - ECB vice-president A surge in euro zone consumer prices, propelled even higher by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, is "very close" to reaching its peak, European Central Bank … Business • 28 Apr
Euro zone March inflation revised slightly lower Euro zone inflation in March was marginally lower than earlier reported, the EU's statistics office said today, but were still at record highs because of … Business • 21 Apr
Euro zone inflation hits record high of 7.5% in March Euro zone inflation surged to 7.5% in March, hitting another record high with months still left before it is set to peak. Business • 01 Apr
Euro zone inflation surge intensifies ECB dilemma Inflation continued to surge across Europe's biggest economies this month, leaving households poorer as they picked up the bill for soaring energy costs in the … Business • 31 Mar
ECB sees inflation stabilising around 2% target - Lane Euro zone inflation is increasingly likely to stabilise around 2% but the European Central Bank should be ready to change course if the outlook deteriorates … Business • 31 Mar
March euro zone business growth stronger than expected Euro zone business activity has been stronger than expected this month, a survey showed today, although prices also rose at a record pace, likely adding … Business • 24 Mar
Euro zone inflation soars to new high of 5.8% Euro zone inflation soared to another record high last month, intensifying a policy dilemma for the European Central Bank, which must convey a sense of … Business • 02 Mar
Euro zone economic recovery rebounds despite inflation The euro zone economic recovery rebounded sharply this month as an easing of coronavirus restrictions gave a boost to the bloc's dominant service industry, a … Business • 21 Feb
Inflation doesn't need policy tightening - ECB's Lane Euro zone inflation will return to trend without significant policy tightening by the European Central Bank as pandemic-related bottlenecks in goods as well as labour … Business • 10 Feb
ECB could raise rates in 2022, Bundesbank chief says The European Central Bank could raise interest rates this year as high inflation is proving more persistent than once thought, new Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel … Business • 09 Feb
Euro zone industrial producer prices race 26% higher Industrial producer prices in December rose across both the EU and the euro area at an annual rate of 26.2%, new figures show today. Business • 03 Feb
ECB keeps policy unchanged despite record inflation The European Central Bank kept policy unchanged as expected today, curbing stimulus over the coming months but maintaining plenty of support for the economy even … Business • 03 Feb
Euro zone business growth lost more momentum Euro zone economic growth lost more momentum in January as the bloc's dominant services industry suffered from subdued demand amid tighter restrictions to contain the … Business • 03 Feb
Euro zone inflation hits new record high of 5.1% Euro zone inflation rose to a new record high last month, defying expectations for a big drop and adding to already copious doubts that price … Business • 02 Feb
Euro zone economy - 5 questions for the ECB Record euro area inflation rates mean price pressures will top the agenda for European Central Bank policymakers meeting on Thursday. Business • 31 Jan
ECB to respond if inflation stayed above expectations The European Central Bank would tighten policy if inflation was seen holding above its target, but such a scenario appears less likely for now, Philip … Business • 25 Jan
Euro zone inflation confirmed at 5% on energy surge Euro zone consumer prices jumped at a record high pace in December, the EU's statistics agency confirmed today, boosted by a surge in energy prices … Business • 20 Jan
Inflation will fall later this year, says ECB's Lane The chief economist of the European Central Bank, Philip Lane, has said he believes inflation will come down later this year and that the current … Business • 08 Jan
Euro zone inflation hits 5%, marking a new record high Euro zone inflation rose last month, likely making for more uncomfortable reading at the European Central Bank, which has consistently underestimated price pressures and come … Business • 07 Jan
ECB's Kazimir flags risk of high euro zone inflation Euro zone inflation could remain elevated for longer than expected, European Central Bank policymaker Peter Kazimir said today, joining a growing chorus of warnings on … Business • 21 Dec 21
Euro zone inflation confirmed at record high Euro zone inflation surged to its highest rate on record in November, the European Union's statistics office Eurostat confirmed today, with more than half of … Business • 17 Dec 21
ECB dials back stimulus a notch but promises support The European Central Bank cut support for the euro zone economy by another notch today but promised copious support for 2022, confirming its relaxed view … Business • 16 Dec 21
Euro zone inflation will take longer to fall back to 2% Euro zone inflation will take longer to fall back to target than earlier thought but so far there is no evidence that high prices are … Business • 08 Dec 21
