Euro zone inflation at record high of 7.4% in April Euro zone inflation held steady at a record high 7.4% in April, driven by soaring fuel and food costs, the EU's statistics agency said today, … Business • 18 May
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
ECB could launch a digital euro within four years The European Central Bank may launch a digital euro in the next four years. Business • 16 May
Homeowners fixing mortgages for longer terms There iss a growing trend among homeowners towards fixing their mortgages for longer terms, one mortgage broker says. Business • 12 May
How 'early' will the ECB start increasing rates? Use of the five letter word "early" caused a slight ripple this week for those who read the tea leaves on the utterances of central … Business • 12 May
Upward pressure sees mortgage rates increase in March Average interest rates on new mortgages crept upwards in March, ahead of an expected hike in rates by the European Central Bank this summer. Business • 11 May
Euro zone wage setters see inflation spike as temporary The latest wage deals in the euro zone show employers and unions believe the current spike in inflation will prove temporary, the European Central Bank's … Business • 05 May
Ukraine central bank chief to meet top ECB officials Ukrainian central bank Governor Kyrylo Shevchenko will attend an ad hoc meeting of the European Central Bank's General Council in Frankfurt today, the ECB said … Business • 04 May
ECB may need to hike rates in July, Schnabel says The European Central Bank may need to raise interest rates as soon as July to stop high inflation from getting entrenched, ECB board member Isabel … Business • 03 May
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 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 edges lower after ECB comments on bond buys The euro edged lower today after European Central Bank officials made mixed comments, while expectations of a 50 basis points rate hike from the Federal … Business • 22 Apr
ECB's de Guindos backs ending bond purchases in July The European Central Bank should end its stimulus programme in July and could raise interest rates that same month, in September or later, ECB vice-president … Business • 21 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
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
Irish mortgage rates still second highest in euro zone New figures from the Central Bank show that Irish mortgage interest rates were again the second highest in the euro area in February, coming in … Business • 13 Apr
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
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
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
Cracks widen in euro zone economy as war rages on Europe's economy is increasingly feeling the heat from Russia's war in Ukraine as growth stalls, confidence plummets and inflation soars, data and warnings from policymakers … Business • 30 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
Expect ECB, Fed to be out of sync - ECB's Lagarde The world's two top central banks will move out of sync in the foreseeable future, as the war in Ukraine has vastly different effects on … Business • 21 Mar
ECB tells banks to watch all Russian clients - sources European Union regulators have told some banks to scrutinise transactions by all Russian and Belarusian clients, including EU residents, to ensure that they are not … Business • 16 Mar
